Bahasa Melayu

senyampang

Bahasa Melayu

English

in case, if, while

used to introduce a condition or to say something happens while another thing is happening.

سڽمڤڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Senyampang ada masa, mari kita kemas rumah ini.

    While we have time, let's tidy this house.

  2. Senyampang hujan belum turun, mereka terus berjalan.

    Since the rain had not fallen yet, they kept walking.

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What does “while” mean in Malay?

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senyampang

It can introduce a condition or time contrast.

Word family

Common derived forms

menyampang
coat with lacquer

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.