Malay dictionary

pendek-pendek

short (of multiple items or referring to plurality)

Meanings

Sila potong sayur ini pendek-pendek sebelum dimasukkan ke dalam kuali.
Please cut these vegetables into short pieces before putting them in the pan.
Rumput di halaman rumahnya pendek-pendek supaya nampak kemas.
The grass in his house yard is short so it looks neat.
Anak kucing itu mempunyai ekor yang pendek-pendek.
The kittens have short tails.
Dia hanya menjawab soalan itu pendek-pendek kerana sedang tergesa-gesa.
He only answered the questions briefly because he was in a hurry.
Langkah kakinya yang pendek-pendek membuatkan dia sukar untuk mengejar rakannya yang tinggi itu.
His short footsteps made it difficult for him to catch up with his tall friend.
Ranting-ranting kering itu dipatahkan pendek-pendek untuk dijadikan kayu api.
The dry twigs were broken into short pieces to be used as firewood.

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