Bahasa Melayu
gempa
English
earthquake, quake
a sudden shaking of the earth caused by movement underground.
ڬمڤا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Gempa bumi itu dirasai di beberapa kawasan.
The earthquake was felt in several areas.
Orang ramai bertenang semasa gempa bumi berlaku.
People stayed calm when the earthquake happened.
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What does “earthquake” mean in Malay?
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gempa bumi
It means a shaking of the earth.
Word family
Common derived forms
- mengempa
- to press or compress
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