Bahasa Melayu

breath

Bahasa Melayu

English

out of breath, breathless, panting

Out of breath means breathing quickly because of effort, fear, or running.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia tercungap-cungap selepas berlari naik bukit.

    He was out of breath after running up the hill.

  2. Anak itu duduk sebentar kerana semput selepas bermain.

    The child sat down for a moment because he was out of breath after playing.

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What does “out of breath” mean in Malay?

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tercungap-cungap

It describes someone who is breathing heavily.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.