Bahasa Melayu
pelecok
English
sprain, limp
To injure a joint by twisting it, or to walk unevenly because of pain or weakness.
ڤليچوق
Examples
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Dia pelecok buku lali ketika bermain bola.
He sprained his ankle while playing football.
Walaupun pelecok, dia tetap berjalan ke rumah jiran.
Although limping, she still walked to the neighbour's house.
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pelecok
It can also describe limping.
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