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swallow in Malay

telan

UK/ˈswɒl.əʊ/

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swallow in Malay: telan, menelan. In English, swallow means to cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat.

Malay words for swallow

to cause to pass from the mouth into the stomach
telan, menelan

English meaning of swallow

  1. verb To cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat.
  2. verb To take (something) in so that it disappears; to consume, absorb.
  3. verb To take food down into the stomach; to make the muscular contractions of the oesophagus to achieve this, often taken as a sign of nervousness or strong emotion.
  4. verb To accept easily or without questions; to believe, accept.

Full definition of swallow

swallow in a sentence

  • My throat was so sore that I was unable to swallow.
  • to swallow one's opinions
  • to swallow an affront or insult

Synonyms of swallow

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Questions about swallow in Malay

What is the meaning of swallow in Malay?
Swallow in Malay is telan, menelan.
Apakah maksud swallow dalam bahasa Melayu?
Swallow: telan, menelan.
What does swallow mean in English?
Swallow means to cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat.

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