Bahasa Melayu
kelebu
English
waterlogged, foundered
Describing something, especially a boat, that has taken in too much water and cannot stay afloat properly.
كلبو
Examples
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Perahu itu kelebu selepas dipukul ombak besar.
The boat became waterlogged after being hit by big waves.
Mereka menyelamatkan bot yang kelebu di tepi sungai.
They rescued the boat that had foundered by the riverbank.
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What does “waterlogged” mean in Malay?
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kelebu
This describes something filled with water and sinking or failing to float.
Word family
Common derived forms
- lebu
- dust
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