Bahasa Melayu

weak

Bahasa Melayu

English

weak-kneed, cowardly, spineless

Lacking courage or strength of character.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia berasa pengecut apabila perlu bercakap di hadapan kelas.

    He felt weak-kneed when he had to speak in front of the class.

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