Bahasa Melayu

tangkas

Bahasa Melayu

English

nimble, agile, swift, skilful

Quick and skillful in movement or action.

تڠكس

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Pemain itu sangat tangkas ketika mengawal bola.

    The player was very agile when controlling the ball.

  2. Tangan nenek masih tangkas menjahit.

    Grandmother's hands are still nimble at sewing.

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What does “nimble” mean in Malay?

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tangkas

This adjective describes quick, skillful movement.

Word family

Common derived forms

ketangkasan
nimbleness; agility

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.