Bahasa Melayu

terjengkang

Bahasa Melayu

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

  1. Bola itu terjengkang selepas terkena kaki meja.

    The ball fell backward after hitting the table leg.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.