Bahasa Melayu
rumbai
English
fringe, tassel, tuft
A hanging strip or cluster of thread, hair, or similar material.
رومباي
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kain itu dihiasi dengan rumbai berwarna emas.
The cloth is decorated with gold fringe.
Topi itu mempunyai rumbai kecil di bahagian tepi.
The hat has a small tassel at the edge.
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What does “fringe” mean in Malay?
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rumbai
It refers to a hanging decorative edge.
Word family
Common derived forms
- rumba
- rumba; a ballroom dance
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