Bahasa Melayu
weak
English
weak-kneed, cowardly, spineless
Lacking courage or strength of character.
Examples
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Dia berasa pengecut apabila perlu bercakap di hadapan kelas.
He felt weak-kneed when he had to speak in front of the class.
Orang itu tidak berani mempertahankan pendiriannya.
That person was too cowardly to stand by his view.
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What does “weak-kneed” mean in Malay?
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pengecut
Used for someone who lacks courage.
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