Bahasa Melayu
pusaran
English
swirl, whirl, eddy
A circular movement of water, air, or another substance.
ڤوسرن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Daun kering terapung di pusaran sungai.
Dry leaves floated in the river swirl.
Perahu itu hampir dipusingkan oleh pusaran air.
The boat was almost turned over by the water whirl.
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What does “swirl” mean in Malay?
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pusaran
Used for a circular movement in water, air, or other matter.
Word family
Common derived forms
- memusarkan
- to cause to swirl; to cause to revolve
- pusar
- whorl; swirl
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