Bahasa Melayu

tuntun

Bahasa Melayu

English

lead by the hand, guide

To lead someone gently by holding their hand, or to guide them along.

تونتون

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Ibu menuntun adiknya melintas jalan.

    Mother led her younger sibling across the road.

  2. Penjaga itu menuntun warga emas ke bangku.

    The attendant guided the elderly person to the bench.

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What does “lead by the hand” mean in Malay?

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tuntun

It refers to guiding someone while holding their hand.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.