Bahasa Melayu
telap
English
porous, permeable, vulnerable
Something telap has small openings and lets liquid, air, or other things pass through easily.
تلڤ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kain itu telap air dan cepat basah.
The cloth is permeable to water and gets wet quickly.
Dinding lama itu telap udara apabila hujan lebat.
The old wall lets air through when the rain is heavy.
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What does “porous” mean in Malay?
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telap
This refers to something that can let liquid or air pass through.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menelap
- to penetrate; permeate
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