Bahasa Melayu
jengit
English
to wag, to sway, to lift and lower
Jengit means to move something from side to side or up and down.
جڠيت
Examples
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Anjing itu jengit ekornya apabila melihat tuannya.
The dog wagged its tail when it saw its owner.
Budak itu jengit kaki di bawah meja.
The child lifted and lowered his legs under the table.
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What does “to wag” mean in Malay?
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jengit
Used for movement from side to side or up and down.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berjengit
- to spring up; to be started; to lift and lower
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