Bahasa Melayu
sentuh
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
Jangan sentuh makanan itu sebelum dibasuh.
Do not touch that food before it is washed.
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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