Bahasa Melayu
jengkang
English
fall backward, lie flat on the back, topple onto the back
Jengkang means to fall or lie flat on the back.
جڠكڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia jengkang selepas terpijak kulit pisang.
He fell backward after stepping on a banana peel.
Kucing itu jengkang di lantai.
The cat was lying flat on its back on the floor.
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What does “fall backward” mean in Malay?
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jengkang
Used when someone or something falls onto its back.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menjengkang
- to fall backward; to lie flat on the back
- terjengkang
- to fall backward; to lie flat on the back
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