Bahasa Melayu

lontar

Bahasa Melayu

English

throw, hurl, fling

To throw something forcefully through the air.

لونتر

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia lontar bola itu ke padang.

    He threw the ball onto the field.

  2. Petani itu lontar batu kecil ke dalam sungai.

    The farmer flung a small stone into the river.

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What does “hurl” mean in Malay?

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lontar

It means to throw forcefully.

Word family

Common derived forms

melontar
to throw; to hurl; to toss

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.