menyapu

Malay

Etymology

From meng- +‎ sapu.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /məˈɲapu/ [məˈɲa.pu]
  • Rhymes: -pu, -u
  • Hyphenation: me‧nya‧pu

Verb

menyapu

  1. to sweep (to clean with a broom).
    Kakak sedang menyapu sampah di halaman rumah. ― Sister is sweeping the trash in the front yard.
  2. to apply; to spread (a substance onto a surface like paint, jam, or ointment).
    Synonyms: lumur, calit
    Dia menyapu jem pada sekeping roti. ― He spread jam on a slice of bread.
    Tukang cat itu sedang menyapu cat pada dinding. ― The painter is applying paint to the wall.
  3. to wipe (to clean or dry by rubbing).
    Synonym: kesat
    Dia menyapu peluh di dahinya. ― He wiped the sweat on his forehead.

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