Bahasa Melayu

usap

Bahasa Melayu

English

to caress, to stroke, to gently touch

To touch someone or something gently with the hand, usually to show affection or comfort.

اوسڤ

Examples

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  1. Ibu usap rambut anaknya dengan lembut.

    Mother stroked her child’s hair gently.

  2. Dia usap kepala kucing itu supaya ia tenang.

    He stroked the cat’s head so it would calm down.

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usap

Used for a gentle loving touch.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.