Bahasa Melayu

terkehel

Bahasa Melayu

English

sprain, twist at the joints

To twist a joint so that it is hurt or swollen.

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Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia terkehel buku lali ketika bermain bola.

    He sprained his ankle while playing football.

  2. Ibu menyapu ubat pada pergelangan tangan yang terkehel.

    Mother applied medicine to the sprained wrist.

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terkehel

Best core meaning: sprain.

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Common derived forms

kehel
sprain; to twist at the joints

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.