Bahasa Melayu

thumb

Bahasa Melayu

English

thumb, big toe of the hand

The short thick finger next to the index finger.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia terluka pada ibu jari ketika memotong sayur.

    He hurt his thumb while cutting vegetables.

  2. Cap jari ibu jarinya jelas pada kad itu.

    The thumbprint was clear on the card.

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What does “thumb” mean in Malay?

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ibu jari

The first finger on the hand.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.