Bahasa Melayu
goyah
English
shaky, unsteady, unstable
Not firm or steady, so it can move or wobble easily.
ڬويه
Examples
Contoh ayat
Meja itu goyah kerana kakinya pendek sebelah.
The table is shaky because one of its legs is shorter.
Bangunan lama itu kelihatan goyah selepas hujan lebat.
The old building looked unsteady after the heavy rain.
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What does “shaky” mean in Malay?
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goyah
Used for something that is not firm or steady.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menggoyahkan
- to make unstable; to weaken
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