Bahasa Melayu
dengu
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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Dia dengu sebelum mengangkat kotak itu.
He drew in his breath before lifting the box.
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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