Bahasa Melayu
tengger
English
perch, alight, rest on a branch
To rest or settle on a raised place, especially for a bird.
تيڠڬير
Examples
Contoh ayat
Burung merpati itu tengger di bumbung rumah.
The pigeon perched on the roof of the house.
Seekor helang tengger pada dahan tinggi.
An eagle perched on a high branch.
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What does “perch” mean in Malay?
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tengger
It is used especially for birds resting on a high place.
Word family
Common derived forms
- tenggeran
- branch on which a bird rests
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