Bahasa Melayu
jengkek
English
hop, skip, limp
To move with short, light hops or with a limping movement.
جيڠكيق
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kanak-kanak itu berjengkek di atas rumput.
The child hopped on the grass.
Dia menjengkek-jengkek kerana kasutnya longgar.
He limped along because his shoe was loose.
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What does “hop” mean in Malay?
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jengkek
In this sense, jengkek refers to hopping or moving with short light steps.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berjengkek
- to hop; to skip; to limp
- menjengkek
- to hop; to skip; to limp
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