Bahasa Melayu

sayat

Bahasa Melayu

English

to slice, to cut lightly

Sayat means to make a thin cut or slice on the surface of something.

سايت

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Pisau itu sayat kulit limau dengan berhati-hati.

    The knife sliced the orange peel carefully.

  2. Jari adiknya tersayat semasa memotong sayur.

    His younger sibling's finger was lightly cut while cutting vegetables.

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What does “to slice” mean in Malay?

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sayat

It means to cut lightly or make a thin cut.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.