Bahasa Melayu

catuk

Bahasa Melayu

English

peck, strike, bowed

Catuk means to peck or strike, or to sit with the head bowed.

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Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Ayam itu catuk tanah mencari makanan.

    The chicken pecked at the ground looking for food.

  2. Budak itu duduk catuk setelah dimarahi.

    The child sat with his head bowed after being scolded.

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catuk

Use catuk for a bird pecking or a bowed posture.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.