Bahasa Melayu
kapah
English
trembled, startled, gasping
To shake or gasp suddenly because of fear, shock, or exhaustion.
كاڤه
Examples
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Dia kapah apabila terdengar bunyi kuat itu.
She was startled and gasped when she heard the loud sound.
Badannya kapah selepas berlari jauh.
He was trembling and gasping after running far.
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kapah
Kapah describes trembling or gasping from shock.
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