Bahasa Melayu

cangkung

Bahasa Melayu

English

squat, crouch

To sit low with the knees bent and the body close to the ground.

چڠكوڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kanak-kanak itu cangkung di tepi longkang.

    The child squatted by the drain.

  2. Dia cangkung untuk mengambil bola yang jatuh.

    He crouched to pick up the fallen ball.

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cangkung

It describes a low sitting or crouching position.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.