Bahasa Melayu

bagal

Bahasa Melayu

English

clumsy, awkward, big

Describes someone or something that is awkward in movement or looks large and ungainly.

باڬل

Examples

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  1. Orang itu berjalan dengan bagal kerana kasutnya terlalu berat.

    That person walked awkwardly because the shoes were too heavy.

  2. Bungkusan itu kelihatan bagal dan susah dibawa.

    The parcel looked bulky and was hard to carry.

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bagal

In this sense, it describes someone or something awkward and ungainly.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.