Bahasa Melayu

menjengkit

Bahasa Melayu

English

stand upright, be erect

To stand straight up in an upright position.

منجڠكيت

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Anak pokok itu menjengkit setelah disangga.

    The young plant stood upright after it was supported.

  2. Pagar kecil itu menjengkit di atas tanah.

    The small fence stood upright on the ground.

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What does “stand upright” mean in Malay?

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menjengkit

The clearest core meaning is used here.

Word family

Common derived forms

jengkit
standing upright; erect

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.