Bahasa Melayu

buru

Bahasa Melayu

English

chase, hunt

To run after someone or something, or to search for it as prey or target.

بورو

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Anjing itu buru kucing di halaman.

    The dog chased the cat in the yard.

  2. Mereka pergi buru ikan di sungai.

    They went to hunt for fish in the river.

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What does “chase” mean in Malay?

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buru

It can also mean to hunt.

Word family

Common derived forms

buruan
something hunted; a wanted person
keburu
agitated; fluttered
pemburu
hunter

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.