Bahasa Melayu

sesak

Bahasa Melayu

English

crowded, congested, narrow

A place that is sesak is crowded, congested, or too narrow to move easily.

سسق

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Lorong itu sesak kerana banyak orang berjalan di situ.

    The lane was crowded because many people were walking there.

  2. Bilik kecil itu terasa sesak apabila semua orang masuk.

    The small room felt cramped when everyone went in.

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What does “crowded” mean in Malay?

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sesak

It can also mean congested or cramped.

Word family

Common derived forms

kesesakan
congestion; overcrowding

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.