Bahasa Melayu

jerung

Bahasa Melayu

English

shark, large sea fish

A large sea fish that is often considered dangerous to humans.

جروڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Jerung itu berenang dekat dengan bot nelayan.

    The shark swam near the fishing boat.

  2. Kanak-kanak itu takut melihat jerung di akuarium.

    The children were afraid to see the shark in the aquarium.

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What does “shark” mean in Malay?

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jerung

It refers to the large sea fish.

Word family

Common derived forms

jerungan
a kind of herbal plant

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.