Bahasa Melayu
tenggek
English
perch, alight, settle on a branch
To rest or land on a raised place, especially a bird on a branch.
تيڠڬيق
Examples
Contoh ayat
Seekor burung kecil tenggek pada dahan pokok mangga.
A small bird perched on the mango tree branch.
Ayam itu tenggek di pagar rumah.
The chicken perched on the house fence.
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What does “perch” mean in Malay?
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tenggek
It is commonly used for birds resting on a branch or raised place.
Word family
Common derived forms
- tenggekan
- a bird's resting-place
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