Bahasa Melayu
swallow
English
swallow, gulp, drink down
To let food or liquid go down the throat.
Examples
Contoh ayat
Adik sukar menelan ubat itu tanpa air.
The younger child found it hard to swallow the medicine without water.
Dia meneguk air sejuk selepas berjalan jauh.
He gulped down cold water after a long walk.
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What does “swallow” mean in Malay?
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It means to let food or drink go down the throat.
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