Bahasa Melayu
menjentat
English
spring back, rebound, bounce back
To move back quickly after being pushed, bent, or stretched.
منجنتت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Bola itu menjentat apabila terkena lantai.
The ball sprang back when it hit the floor.
Tali getah itu menjentat selepas dilepaskan.
The rubber band bounced back after being released.
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What does “spring back” mean in Malay?
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jentat
The derived form menjentat is the common verb.
Word family
Common derived forms
- jentat
- to spring back; to rebound
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