Bahasa Melayu

sekeh

Bahasa Melayu

English

to knock, to rap with the knuckles

To sekeh means to hit or rap someone or something with the knuckles.

سكه

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Budak itu cuba sekeh meja dengan hujung jarinya.

    The child tried to rap the table with his knuckles.

  2. Dia sekeh pintu itu perlahan-lahan.

    He knocked on the door lightly with his knuckles.

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What does “to knock” mean in Malay?

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sekeh

It refers to knocking with the knuckles.

Word family

Common derived forms

kekeh
to laugh heartily

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.