Bahasa Melayu

sengat

Bahasa Melayu

English

sting

A sharp pricking pain caused by an insect or a sharp point.

سڠت

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia menjerit kerana terkena sengat lebah.

    She screamed because she was stung by a bee.

  2. Jangan sentuh haiwan itu kerana ada sengatnya.

    Do not touch that animal because it has a sting.

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What does “sting” mean in Malay?

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sengat

It refers to the sharp pricking point or pain.

Word family

Common derived forms

menyengat
to sting; to prick

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.