Bahasa Melayu
ponteng
English
skip, play truant, be absent without leave
Ponteng means not attending school, work, or an activity when you are expected to be there.
ڤونتيڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ali ponteng sekolah kerana mahu bermain bola.
Ali skipped school because he wanted to play football.
Jangan ponteng kelas tanpa sebab yang munasabah.
Do not skip class without a good reason.
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What does “play truant” mean in Malay?
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ponteng
It refers to staying away from school or duty without permission.
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