Bahasa Melayu

mengangkang

Bahasa Melayu

English

stand astride, straddle

To stand with one leg on each side of something.

مڠڠكڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Budak itu mengangkang di atas basikal.

    The boy straddled the bicycle.

  2. Penunggang kuda itu mengangkang dengan tegak.

    The rider sat astride in an upright position.

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What does “stand astride” mean in Malay?

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mengangkang

It describes a position with legs apart on both sides.

Word family

Common derived forms

kangkang
to straddle; the space between the legs

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.