Bahasa Melayu

pulas

Bahasa Melayu

English

twisted, cramped, distorted

Describes something that is twisted, cramped, or feels tight and painful.

ڤولس

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Tali itu menjadi pulas selepas disimpan lama.

    The rope became twisted after being kept for a long time.

  2. Perutnya terasa pulas selepas makan makanan pedas.

    His stomach felt crampy after eating spicy food.

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What does “twisted” mean in Malay?

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pulas

Often used for something wound or turned tightly.

Word family

Common derived forms

memulas
to wring; to twist
pulasan
a type of fruit

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.