Bahasa Melayu

rumbai

Bahasa Melayu

English

fringe, tassel, tuft

A hanging strip or cluster of thread, hair, or similar material.

رومباي

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kain itu dihiasi dengan rumbai berwarna emas.

    The cloth is decorated with gold fringe.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.