Bahasa Melayu

acah

Bahasa Melayu

English

tease, trick, attempt

Acah means to tease someone, or to pretend to do something as a test or trick.

اچه

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kanak-kanak itu acah mahu menangis tetapi kemudian ketawa.

    The child pretended to cry but then laughed.

  2. Dia acah bola ke kiri sebelum menghantar ke kanan.

    He feinted the ball to the left before passing to the right.

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acah

It can also mean to feint or pretend.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.