Bahasa Melayu
tertelan
English
swallowed accidentally
Something went down the wrong way or was swallowed without meaning to.
ترتلن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Budak itu tertelan tulang kecil semasa makan ikan.
The child accidentally swallowed a small bone while eating fish.
Saya rasa ubat itu hampir tertelan tanpa sengaja.
I think the medicine was almost swallowed by mistake.
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What does “swallowed accidentally” mean in Malay?
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tertelan
This refers to accidental swallowing.
Word family
Common derived forms
- telan
- to swallow; to pay for; to bear patiently
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