Bahasa Melayu
sebak
English
full to the brim, tight in the chest, tearful
Describes something that is full right up to the edge, or a feeling of tightness and sadness in the chest or eyes.
سيبق
Examples
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Cawan itu sebak dengan sup panas.
The cup was full to the brim with hot soup.
Matanya sebak selepas mendengar berita itu.
Her eyes were tearful after hearing the news.
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sebak
It can also describe a tight, tearful feeling.
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