Bahasa Melayu

kapah

Bahasa Melayu

English

trembled, startled, gasping

To shake or gasp suddenly because of fear, shock, or exhaustion.

كاڤه

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia kapah apabila terdengar bunyi kuat itu.

    She was startled and gasped when she heard the loud sound.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.