Bahasa Melayu
puting
English
hilt, handle, haft, butt
The end part of a tool, weapon, or object that is held or fitted to another part.
ڤوتيڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Pisau itu mempunyai puting yang kukuh.
The knife has a sturdy hilt.
Tukang itu memeriksa puting pada alat tersebut.
The craftsman checked the handle on the tool.
Quick check
What does “hilt” mean in Malay?
Show answer
puting
In this sense, puting refers to the handle or hilt part of an object.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berputing
- to have a hilt or handle
Related vocabulary
Related Malay words
MyKamus Learn
Remember this word
Save one dictionary meaning, then practise it with typed recall.