Bahasa Melayu

dabak

Bahasa Melayu

English

suddenly, unexpectedly, abruptly

In a sudden way that is not expected.

دابق

Examples

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  1. Dia datang dabak pada waktu malam.

    He arrived unexpectedly at night.

  2. Hujan turun dabak ketika kami hendak keluar.

    It started raining suddenly when we were about to go out.

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dabak

Use dabak for something that happens without warning.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.