Bahasa Melayu
otek
English
to shake, to loosen
To shake something or make it less tight or firm.
اوتيق
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia otek tali itu supaya tidak terlalu ketat.
He loosened the rope so it would not be too tight.
Angin kuat itu membuat pintu otek sedikit.
The strong wind made the door shake a little.
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What does “to shake” mean in Malay?
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otek
It means to shake or loosen.
Word family
Common derived forms
- mengotek
- to wiggle or wag
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