Bahasa Melayu
timang
English
to dandle, to rock, to cradle
To hold and move a child gently up and down in your arms.
تيمڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ibu timang adiknya supaya berhenti menangis.
Mother rocked his younger sibling so he would stop crying.
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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