Bahasa Melayu
menjengkang
English
fall backward, lie on the back
To fall so that the back is on the ground, or to lie flat on the back.
منجڠكڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Anak kecil itu menjengkang apabila tergelincir.
The small child fell backward when he slipped.
Kucing itu menjengkang di tengah lantai.
The cat lay on its back in the middle of the floor.
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What does “fall backward” mean in Malay?
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menjengkang
It describes falling so the back ends up on the ground.
Word family
Common derived forms
- jengkang
- to lie flat on the back; to fall backward
- terjengkang
- to lie flat on the back; to fall backward
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