Bahasa Melayu
hambat
English
chase, pursue, hunt
Hambat means to chase after someone or something, or to pursue it quickly.
همبت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Anjing itu hambat kucing hingga ke pagar.
The dog chased the cat to the fence.
Mereka hambat penjenayah itu di lorong belakang.
They pursued the criminal in the back lane.
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What does “chase” mean in Malay?
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hambat
This sense is used for pursuing a person or animal.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menghambat
- to chase; to pursue
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