Bahasa Melayu
berjengit
English
spring up, startle, lift and lower
Berjengit means to move up and down or spring up suddenly.
برجڠيت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kaki budak itu berjengit kerana terlalu gembira.
The child’s feet kept springing up because he was so happy.
Bendera kecil itu berjengit ditiup angin.
The small flag lifted and lowered in the wind.
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What does “spring up” mean in Malay?
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berjengit
Used for sudden up-and-down movement or a quick start.
Word family
Common derived forms
- jengit
- to wag; to spring up; to lift and lower
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