Bahasa Melayu
tekup
English
to cover with the palm, to catch under the palm, to press flat over
Tekup means to cover something with the palm or with a flat object so it is caught or held in place.
تكوڤ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia menekup mulutnya untuk menahan ketawa.
He covered his mouth to hold back his laughter.
Ibu menekup nyamuk itu dengan tangan.
Mother caught the mosquito by covering it with her hand.
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What does “to cover with the palm” mean in Malay?
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tekup
It can also mean to catch something under the hand.
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