Bahasa Melayu
tercekik
English
choking, strangling
Blocked in the throat so that breathing or swallowing is difficult.
ترچكيق
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia tercekik tulang ikan ketika makan malam.
He choked on a fish bone during dinner.
Adiknya hampir tercekik kerana makan terlalu cepat.
His younger sibling almost choked because he ate too quickly.
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What does “choking” mean in Malay?
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tercekik
This describes someone who is choked or strangled.
Word family
Common derived forms
- cekik
- strangle; choke
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