Bahasa Melayu

sink

Bahasa Melayu

English

sink, submerge, drown

To go down below the surface of water or another liquid, or to make something do so.

سينق

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Bot kecil itu tenggelam selepas dipukul ombak.

    The small boat sank after being hit by the waves.

  2. Dia menenggelamkan baldi ke dalam sungai.

    He sank the bucket into the river.

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What does “sink” mean in Malay?

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tenggelam

It means to go under water or beneath a surface.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.