Bahasa Melayu
sesak
English
crowded, congested, narrow
A place that is sesak is crowded, congested, or too narrow to move easily.
سسق
Examples
Contoh ayat
Lorong itu sesak kerana banyak orang berjalan di situ.
The lane was crowded because many people were walking there.
Bilik kecil itu terasa sesak apabila semua orang masuk.
The small room felt cramped when everyone went in.
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sesak
It can also mean congested or cramped.
Word family
Common derived forms
- kesesakan
- congestion; overcrowding
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