Bahasa Melayu
sarung
English
sheath, cover, case
A covering or holder that encloses something such as a blade or object.
ساروڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia menyimpan pisau itu di dalam sarung.
He kept the knife in its sheath.
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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