Bahasa Melayu
jambret
English
grab at, seize, snatch
Jambret means to grab or seize something with effort.
جمبريت
Examples
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Dia cuba jambret beg itu daripada penyerang, tetapi gagal.
He tried to grab the bag from the attacker, but failed.
Kanak-kanak itu jambret gula-gula dari atas meja.
The child snatched the sweets from the table.
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What does “grab at” mean in Malay?
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jambret
This sense often suggests a quick or forceful attempt to seize something.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menjambret
- to grab at; to seize with effort
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