"writhing" in Indonesian
Definition
Gerakan tubuh yang meliuk-liuk atau menggeliat karena sakit, tidak nyaman, atau emosi yang kuat.
Usage Notes (Indonesian)
Sering dipakai dalam konteks formal atau sastra, misal 'writhing in pain' (meringis karena sakit parah). Jarang dipakai dalam percakapan sehari-hari.
Examples
The snake was writhing on the ground after being caught.
Ular itu **meringis** di tanah setelah tertangkap.
He was writhing in pain after he twisted his ankle.
Dia **meringis** kesakitan setelah pergelangan kakinya terkilir.
The bug on its back was writhing to get up.
Serangga di punggungnya **menggeliat** mencoba untuk bangun.
He dropped the hot pan and started writhing from the burn.
Dia menjatuhkan panci panas itu dan mulai **meringis** karena luka bakar.
During the scary movie, she was writhing in her seat, barely able to watch.
Selama menonton film horor, dia **menggeliat** di kursinya, hampir tidak berani menonton.
The crowd was writhing with excitement as the band came onstage.
Kerumunan orang **menggeliat** kegirangan saat band naik ke atas panggung.