Bahasa Melayu
terpejam
English
to keep on blinking, to keep on winking
Terpejam-pejam means blinking or winking repeatedly.
ترڤجام
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia terpejam-pejam kerana asap masuk ke mata.
He kept blinking because smoke got into his eyes.
Anak kecil itu terpejam-pejam ketika mengantuk.
The little child kept winking and blinking when sleepy.
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What does “to keep on blinking” mean in Malay?
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terpejam-pejam
It describes repeated blinking or winking.
Word family
Common derived forms
- memejamkan
- to close the eyes
- pejam
- closed; shut
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