Bahasa Melayu

pirau

Bahasa Melayu

English

to meander, to wander

Pirau means to move in a winding or curving path, or to wander without a straight route.

ڤيراو

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Sungai itu pirau sebelum sampai ke laut.

    The river meanders before reaching the sea.

  2. Jalan kecil itu pirau di antara kebun dan rumah.

    The small road winds between the gardens and the houses.

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What does “to meander” mean in Malay?

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pirau

It means to move in a winding way.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.