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wave in Malay

lambai

UK/weɪv/

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British/wɛjv/

wave in Malay: lambai, gelombang, alun, bena. In English, wave means to move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely.

Malay words for wave

to wave one’s hand
lambai
moving disturbance, undulation
alun, bena, gelombang, ombak
moving disturbance in a field
gelombang

English meaning of wave

  1. verb To move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely.
  2. verb To move one's hand back and forth (generally above the shoulders) in greeting or departure.
  3. verb To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.
  4. verb To have an undulating or wavy form.

Full definition of wave

wave in a sentence

  • The flag waved in the gentle breeze.
  • I waved goodbye from across the room.
  • Jones waves at strike one.

Synonyms of wave

wave in other languages

Questions about wave in Malay

What is the meaning of wave in Malay?
Wave in Malay is lambai, gelombang, alun, bena.
Apakah maksud wave dalam bahasa Melayu?
Wave: lambai, gelombang, alun, bena.
What does wave mean in English?
Wave means to move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely.

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