Bahasa Melayu

jerongkok

Bahasa Melayu

English

crouch, huddle, sit curled up

To sit with the body folded in closely, with arms and legs held near the body.

جروڠكوق

Examples

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  1. Kanak-kanak itu jerongkok di sudut bilik.

    The child huddled in the corner of the room.

  2. Dia jerongkok kerana terlalu sejuk.

    He crouched because it was too cold.

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jerongkok

Used for sitting or huddling with the body folded in closely.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.