Bahasa Melayu
cekuk
English
seize by the throat, choke
Cekuk means to hold or seize someone by the throat so they cannot breathe well.
چكوق
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The man seized the criminal by the throat who was trying to escape.
Dia tercekuk ketika menelan makanan terlalu cepat.
He choked when he swallowed the food too quickly.
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cekuk
Used when someone is held at the throat.
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