Bahasa Melayu
selit
English
slip in, squeeze in, insert quietly
To move or place something into a narrow gap or space quietly and with effort.
سليت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia selit ke dalam barisan itu tanpa disedari.
He slipped into the queue without anyone noticing.
Anak kecil itu selit di antara dua kerusi.
The small child squeezed in between two chairs.
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What does “slip in” mean in Malay?
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selit
It means to squeeze into a tight place or between things.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menyelitkan
- to insert something in between; slide; slip
- terselit
- slipped in between; inserted
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