Bahasa Melayu

teran

Bahasa Melayu

English

strain and push

To hold the breath and push hard, especially during a difficult effort such as childbirth or defecation.

تران

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Pesakit itu teran ketika menahan sakit.

    The patient strained while holding back the pain.

  2. Wanita itu teran dengan kuat semasa bersalin.

    The woman pushed strongly during childbirth.

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What does “strain and push” mean in Malay?

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teran

This is the effort of pushing hard while holding the breath.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.