Meaning of tumpang | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to hitch a ride; to ride along (to travel in a vehicle driven by someone else).
2. to stay temporarily; to lodge (at someone else's house).
3. to join in; to partake; to piggyback (to do something along with others or while an opportunity exists).
4. to place on top; to stack.

Examples

“Boleh saya tumpang kereta awak ke pejabat?”

Can I hitch a ride in your car to the office?

“Dia tumpang tidur di rumah kawan baiknya.”

He is staying (sleeping) at his best friend's house.

“Saya hanya tumpang gembira atas kejayaan awak.”

I just want to share in the joy of your success.

“Tumpang tanya, di manakah tandas?”

May I ask (literally: hitch a question), where is the toilet?

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