Bahasa Melayu
jengket
English
tiptoe, stand or walk on toes
To stand or move on the tips of the toes.
جيڠكيت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia berjengket ke dapur untuk mengambil air.
He tiptoed to the kitchen to get some water.
Kanak-kanak itu menjengket di belakang ibunya.
The child stood on tiptoe behind his mother.
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What does “tiptoe” mean in Malay?
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jengket
This means standing or walking on the toes.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berjengket
- to tiptoe; to stand or walk on toes
- menjengket
- to stand or walk on toes
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