Bahasa Melayu
senyampang
English
in case, if, while
used to introduce a condition or to say something happens while another thing is happening.
سڽمڤڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Senyampang ada masa, mari kita kemas rumah ini.
While we have time, let's tidy this house.
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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