Bahasa Melayu

dengu

Bahasa Melayu

English

to draw in breath, to gasp before exertion

To take a breath in deeply before doing hard physical effort.

دڠو

Examples

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  1. Dia dengu sebelum mengangkat kotak itu.

    He drew in his breath before lifting the box.

  2. Pemain itu dengu sebentar, kemudian terus berlari.

    The player gasped briefly, then kept running.

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What does “draw in breath” mean in Malay?

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dengu

It refers to breathing in before exertion.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.