lengang

Malay

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Adjective

lengang (comparative lebih lengang, superlative paling lengang)

  1. desolate; deserted; empty; quiet (lacking people, traffic, or activity).
    Synonyms: sunyi, sepi
    Antonyms: sibuk, sesak
    Jalan raya di Kuala Lumpur menjadi lengang pada Hari Raya.
    The roads in Kuala Lumpur become deserted during Eid.
    Keadaan di pejabat itu agak lengang kerana ramai pekerja bercuti.
    The situation in the office was quite quiet because many employees were on leave.

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