Bahasa Melayu
tangkas
English
nimble, agile, swift, skilful
Quick and skillful in movement or action.
تڠكس
Examples
Contoh ayat
Pemain itu sangat tangkas ketika mengawal bola.
The player was very agile when controlling the ball.
Tangan nenek masih tangkas menjahit.
Grandmother's hands are still nimble at sewing.
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tangkas
This adjective describes quick, skillful movement.
Word family
Common derived forms
- ketangkasan
- nimbleness; agility
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