Bahasa Melayu

ulit

Bahasa Melayu

English

sing to sleep, lull to sleep

To sing softly to make a child or someone fall asleep.

اوليت

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Ibu ulit bayi itu dengan suara lembut.

    Mother sang the baby to sleep softly.

  2. Nenek ulit adik hingga dia lena.

    Grandmother lulled the little one to sleep until he was sound asleep.

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ulit

Ulit means to lull someone to sleep by singing softly.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.