Bahasa Melayu
tempek
English
smear, smudge, apply
To tempek is to smear or spread something onto a surface.
تيمڤيق
Examples
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Kanak-kanak itu tempek krim pada muka adiknya.
The child smeared cream on his younger sibling’s face.
Dia tempek cat pada dinding dengan berus kecil.
He applied paint to the wall with a small brush.
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tempek
Use when spreading something onto a surface.
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