Bahasa Melayu

dembai

Bahasa Melayu

English

to slouch, to shamble, to move awkwardly

To walk in a slow, awkward, and loose way.

دمباي

Examples

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  1. Lelaki tua itu dembai sepanjang jalan kerana badannya lemah.

    The old man shambled along the road because he was weak.

  2. Dia dembai ke dapur sambil mengantuk.

    He slouched to the kitchen while still sleepy.

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dembai

To walk in a slow, awkward way.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.