Bahasa Melayu

sheath

Bahasa Melayu

English

sheath knife, knife in a sheath, dagger with sheath

A knife or dagger kept in a sheath or cover.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia menyimpan pisau itu dalam sarungnya.

    He kept the knife in its sheath.

  2. Pemburu itu membawa pisau belati di pinggang.

    The hunter carried a dagger at his waist.

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What does “sheath-knife” mean in Malay?

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sejenis pisau belati yang dibawa dengan sarungnya

This refers to a knife kept in a sheath.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.