Bahasa Melayu

jengkit

Bahasa Melayu

English

stand upright, stick up

To stand or be set in a straight upright position.

جڠكيت

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Pasu bunga itu jengkit di atas meja.

    The flower vase stood upright on the table.

  2. Pancang kecil itu jengkit di tepi jalan.

    The small stake stood upright by the roadside.

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What does “stand upright” mean in Malay?

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jengkit

It describes something standing straight up.

Word family

Common derived forms

menjengkit
to stand upright; erect

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.