Bahasa Melayu
tersentak
English
jerked awake, startled awake
To wake up suddenly with a jolt or shock.
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Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia tersentak daripada tidur apabila pintu ditutup kuat.
He jerked awake when the door was slammed shut.
Ibu tersentak mendengar bunyi kuat itu.
Mother started awake after hearing that loud sound.
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What does “jerked awake” mean in Malay?
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tersentak
It means waking suddenly with a jolt.
Word family
Common derived forms
- sentak
- to pull suddenly; to tug; jerk; hitch
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