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kelepet, tepi kain

the edge of a piece of cloth or clothing that has been turned under and sewn

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She sewed a new hem on her skirt.
Dia menjahit kelepet baru pada skirtnya.
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The dress had a wide, decorative hem.
Gaun itu mempunyai kelepet yang lebar dan berhias.
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mengkelepet, menjahit tepi

to fold back and sew down the edge of a piece of cloth or clothing

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She needs to hem the curtains to the right length.
Dia perlu mengkelepet langsir mengikut panjang yang betul.
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The tailor will hem your trousers for you.
Tukang jahit akan mengkelepet seluar anda.
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mengepung, membatasi

to surround and restrict the movement of someone or something

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The police tried to hem in the suspects.
Polis cuba mengepung suspek.
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He felt hemmed in by all the rules and regulations.
Dia berasa terkepung oleh semua peraturan dan undang-undang.
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hem, deham

a sound made by clearing the throat, often to get attention or express hesitation

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He gave a little hem before speaking.
Dia membuat bunyi hem kecil sebelum bercakap.
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She cleared her throat with a polite hem.
Dia berdeham dengan hem yang sopan.
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