Bahasa Melayu

timang

Bahasa Melayu

English

to dandle, to rock, to cradle

To hold and move a child gently up and down in your arms.

تيمڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Ibu timang adiknya supaya berhenti menangis.

    Mother rocked his younger sibling so he would stop crying.

  2. Bapanya timang bayi itu dengan lembut.

    His father cradled the baby gently.

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What does “to dandle” mean in Malay?

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timang

It refers to rocking a child gently.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.