Bahasa Melayu

sugi

Bahasa Melayu

English

toothpick

A small pointed stick used to clean food from between the teeth.

سوڬي

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia mengambil sebatang sugi selepas makan.

    He took a toothpick after eating.

  2. Sugi itu disimpan dalam bekas kecil.

    The toothpick was kept in a small container.

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What does “toothpick” mean in Malay?

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sugi

It is a small stick used for cleaning teeth.

Word family

Common derived forms

bersugi
to clean one's teeth with a toothpick

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.