Bahasa Melayu
simpuh
English
to sit with the legs to one side
To sit with both legs resting on one side of the body.
سيمڤوه
Examples
Contoh ayat
Budak itu simpuh di atas tikar sambil mendengar cerita neneknya.
The child sat with the legs to one side on the mat while listening to grandmother's story.
Mereka simpuh di beranda kerana tempat itu sempit.
They sat with the legs to one side on the veranda because the space was narrow.
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What does “to sit with the legs to one side” mean in Malay?
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simpuh
It refers to a seated body position.
Word family
Common derived forms
- tersimpuh
- to be seated in this manner or position.
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