Bahasa Melayu

tusukan

Bahasa Melayu

English

prick, stab, poke

A sharp poke or stabbing action that makes a small wound or hole.

توسوكن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia terasa sakit akibat tusukan jarum.

    He felt pain from the prick of the needle.

  2. Tusukan kecil itu membuat kulitnya merah.

    The small stab made his skin red.

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What does “prick” mean in Malay?

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tusukan

It refers to a small sharp stab or poke.

Word family

Common derived forms

menusukkan
to pierce; to prick; to stab something
tusuk
to pierce; to poke; needle; pin

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.