Bahasa Melayu
pusar
English
whorl, swirl, spiral
A circular or spiral shape or movement.
ڤوسر
Examples
Contoh ayat
Air di kolam itu membentuk pusar kecil.
The water in the pond formed a small swirl.
Daun itu kelihatan seperti pusar di hujung batang.
The leaf looked like a whorl at the end of the stem.
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What does “whorl” mean in Malay?
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pusar
Used for a spiral or circular shape or movement.
Word family
Common derived forms
- memusarkan
- to cause to swirl; to cause to revolve
- pusaran
- swirl; whirlpool
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