Bahasa Melayu
siah
English
to shake, to sway, to avoid
To move unsteadily, shake, or avoid something by moving aside.
سيه
Examples
Contoh ayat
Daun pokok itu siah ditiup angin kencang.
The tree leaves swayed in the strong wind.
Dia siah langkahnya untuk mengelak lopak air.
He shifted his steps to avoid the puddle.
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What does “to sway” mean in Malay?
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siah
It means to move from side to side or unsteadily.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menyiah
- to push aside; to segregate
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