Bahasa Melayu
jengkot
English
limp, walk limply
To walk with an uneven or weak step because of injury, pain, or tired legs.
جڠكوت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Lelaki itu jengkot selepas kakinya tercedera.
The man limped after his leg was injured.
Dia jengkot pulang kerana kasutnya ketat.
He walked home limping because his shoes were tight.
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What does “limp” mean in Malay?
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jengkot
It refers to walking with an uneven or weak step.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berjengkot
- to walk limply; to limp
- menjengkot
- to limp; to walk limply
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