Bahasa Melayu

swallow

Bahasa Melayu

English

swallow, gulp, drink down

To let food or liquid go down the throat.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Adik sukar menelan ubat itu tanpa air.

    The younger child found it hard to swallow the medicine without water.

  2. 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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menelan

It means to let food or drink go down the throat.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.