Bahasa Melayu

jengit

Bahasa Melayu

English

to wag, to sway, to lift and lower

Jengit means to move something from side to side or up and down.

جڠيت

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Anjing itu jengit ekornya apabila melihat tuannya.

    The dog wagged its tail when it saw its owner.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.