Bahasa Melayu

sarung

Bahasa Melayu

English

sheath, cover, case

A covering or holder that encloses something such as a blade or object.

ساروڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia menyimpan pisau itu di dalam sarung.

    He kept the knife in its sheath.

  2. Sarung baharu itu melindungi bantal dengan baik.

    The new cover protected the pillow well.

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What does “sheath” mean in Malay?

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sarung

It is a covering or holder for something.

Word family

Common derived forms

menyarungkan
to sheath; to put on; to wear; to encase

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.