Bahasa Melayu
mengkal
English
half-ripe, just softening, soft but firm
Something that is mengkal is not fully ripe yet and is beginning to soften, but it still feels firm.
مڠكل
Examples
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Buah mangga itu masih mengkal.
That mango is still half-ripe.
Bibirnya kelihatan mengkal kerana cuaca sejuk.
Her lips looked slightly soft and firm because of the cold weather.
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mengkal
It can also mean just softening or soft but firm.
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