Bahasa Melayu
sapu
English
to sweep, to wipe clean
Sapu means to clear dirt by sweeping or wiping it away.
ساڤو
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia menyapu halaman rumah setiap pagi.
He sweeps the house yard every morning.
Tolong sapu meja itu sebelum makan.
Please wipe the table before eating.
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What does “to sweep” mean in Malay?
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sapu
Often used with sweeping a floor, yard, or surface.
Word family
Common derived forms
- sapuan
- sweeping; wiping
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