Bahasa Melayu

rengek

Bahasa Melayu

English

whimper, whine, cry continuously

To cry or complain repeatedly in a weak, continuous way, often because you want something.

رڠيق

Examples

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  1. Anak kecil itu rengek kerana mahu ikut pergi.

    The little child whined because he wanted to go along.

  2. Dia rengek sepanjang perjalanan kerana letih.

    She whined all the way because she was tired.

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rengek

It refers to crying or complaining continuously in a weak voice.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.