Bahasa Melayu

sebu

Bahasa Melayu

English

fill up, choke, be short of breath

Sebu means to feel blocked or breathless, often because the throat or chest is tight.

سبو

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia sebu selepas berlari jauh.

    He was short of breath after running far.

  2. Makan terlalu cepat boleh buat tekak sebu.

    Eating too quickly can make the throat feel choked.

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sebu

Sebu is used for a feeling of blockage or breathlessness.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.