Bahasa Melayu
sapuan
English
wiping, sweeping, brush stroke
Sapuan is the act or result of wiping, sweeping, or applying a brush stroke.
ساڤوان
Examples
Contoh ayat
Sapuan kain itu membersihkan habuk dengan cepat.
The cloth wiping cleared the dust quickly.
Pelukis itu membuat sapuan warna yang lembut pada kanvas.
The painter made soft brush strokes on the canvas.
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What does “wiping” mean in Malay?
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sapuan
Can refer to a wiping action or a brush stroke.
Word family
Common derived forms
- sapu
- to sweep; to wipe
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