Bahasa Melayu

selendang

Bahasa Melayu

English

shawl, scarf

A piece of cloth worn over the shoulders or head for covering or decoration.

سليندڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Nenek menyelubungkan selendang pada bahunya ketika cuaca sejuk.

    Grandmother wrapped a shawl around her shoulders when the weather was cool.

  2. Dia memilih selendang yang ringan dan berwarna lembut.

    She chose a light shawl in soft colours.

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selendang

It is a cloth worn over the shoulders.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.