Bahasa Melayu

mengenjut

Bahasa Melayu

English

jerk, tug, rock slowly

To move something with a short pull, or to rock it slowly.

مڠنجوت

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia mengenjut tali itu supaya longgar.

    He jerked the rope to loosen it.

  2. Ibu mengenjut buaian bayi dengan lembut.

    Mother rocked the baby’s cradle gently.

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What does “jerk” mean in Malay?

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mengenjut

It can also mean to tug or rock something slowly.

Word family

Common derived forms

enjut
to move up and down; to jerk; to rock gently
enjutan
a rising and falling movement

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.