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Meaning of tersentak | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2
tərsənˈtak

Definitions

  1. to be startled; to be taken aback; to flinch suddenly.
  2. to jerk or move suddenly due to shock or surprise.

Examples

“Dia tersentak apabila mendengar bunyi kuat itu.”

He was startled when he heard the loud noise.

“Tubuhnya tersentak apabila terkejut.”

His body jerked when he was surprised.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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