Bahasa Melayu
mengangkang
English
stand astride, straddle
To stand with one leg on each side of something.
مڠڠكڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Budak itu mengangkang di atas basikal.
The boy straddled the bicycle.
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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