Bahasa Melayu

whooping

Bahasa Melayu

English

whooping-cough, pertussis

A serious cough illness that causes repeated strong coughing fits.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Doktor mengesahkan kanak-kanak itu menghidap batuk kokol.

    The doctor confirmed that the child had whooping cough.

  2. Adik perlu berehat di rumah kerana batuk kokol.

    The younger child needed to rest at home because of whooping cough.

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What does “whooping-cough” mean in Malay?

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batuk kokol

A contagious illness with strong coughing fits.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.