Bahasa Melayu
tergelecek
English
to slip, to skid
To lose balance or slide unexpectedly, especially on a slippery surface.
ترڬيليچيك
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kakinya tergelecek di atas lantai basah.
His foot slipped on the wet floor.
Basikal itu tergelecek sedikit sebelum berhenti.
The bicycle skidded a little before stopping.
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What does “to slip” mean in Malay?
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tergelecek
Use tergelecek for an accidental slip or skid.
Word family
Common derived forms
- mengelecek
- to dribble
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