Bahasa Melayu
jerba
English
spring at, leap at
to jump suddenly toward someone or something.
جربا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Anjing itu jerba ke arah pencuri yang cuba lari.
The dog sprang at the thief who tried to run away.
Kucing itu jerba apabila melihat tikus.
The cat sprang at the sight of a mouse.
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What does “spring at” mean in Malay?
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jerba
Used for a sudden leap toward something.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menjerba
- to spring at
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