Bahasa Melayu
tebeng
English
sponge, screen, cadge
A sponge, screen, or something used to cover or take advantage of others informally.
تبڠ
Examples
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Dia membeli tebeng untuk membersihkan cermin.
He bought a sponge to clean the mirror.
Mereka memasang tebeng di ruang belakang sebagai penutup.
They put up a screen at the back area as a cover.
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tebeng
It can refer to a sponge or a screen, depending on context.
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