Bahasa Melayu

sejeput

Bahasa Melayu

English

a handful, a small grip, a pinch

A small amount that can be held in one hand.

سجڤوت

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia mengambil sejeput daun teh untuk dimasukkan ke dalam cawan.

    He took a handful of tea leaves to put into the cup.

  2. Ibu menambah sejeput gula ke dalam adunan.

    Mother added a small handful of sugar to the mixture.

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What does “a handful” mean in Malay?

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sejeput

It means a small amount held in the hand.

Word family

Common derived forms

jeput
a handful; a grip

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.