Bahasa Melayu
terjengkang
English
fall backward, lie on the back
To be in a position with the back on the ground, or to fall so that the back hits the ground first.
ترجڠكڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Bola itu terjengkang selepas terkena kaki meja.
The ball fell backward after hitting the table leg.
Bangkai serangga itu terjengkang di tepi tingkap.
The insect's body was lying on its back by the window.
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What does “lie on the back” mean in Malay?
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terjengkang
It describes something or someone lying flat with the back facing up.
Word family
Common derived forms
- jengkang
- to lie flat on the back; to fall backward
- menjengkang
- to fall backward; to lie on the back
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