Bahasa Melayu
merukuk
English
hunched, bowed
Bent forward with the body or head lowered.
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Examples
Contoh ayat
Orang tua itu berjalan merukuk kerana terlalu letih.
The old man walked hunched over because he was very tired.
Dia duduk merukuk di hujung bangku.
He sat hunched over at the end of the bench.
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What does “hunched” mean in Malay?
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merukuk
It means bent forward with the body lowered.
Word family
Common derived forms
- rukuk
- to bow; to bend down
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