Bahasa Melayu

sentuh

Bahasa Melayu

English

touch, feel, make contact

to put a hand or another part of the body on something, or to make contact with it.

سنتوه

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Jangan sentuh makanan itu sebelum dibasuh.

    Do not touch that food before it is washed.

  2. Dia sentuh bahu rakannya untuk menarik perhatian.

    He touched his friend's shoulder to get his attention.

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What does “touch” mean in Malay?

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sentuh

It means to make contact with something or someone.

Word family

Common derived forms

sentuhan
touch; slight contact
bersentuhan
touching each other; brushing slightly against
menyentuh
come into contact with; to touch; nudge
tersentuh
brushed against; touched

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.