Bahasa Melayu
sepatah
English
a little, only a few words, just a few words
A small amount used with words such as kata to show only a little or a few words.
سڤاته
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia hanya berkata sepatah kata sebelum pergi.
He only said a few words before leaving.
Penyanyi itu memberi sepatah ucapan kepada para penonton.
The singer gave a brief remark to the audience.
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What does “a few words” mean in Malay?
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a few words
Often used in the phrase sepatah kata.
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