Bahasa Melayu

loot

Bahasa Melayu

English

loot, steal, rob

To take something by force, especially during a robbery or attack.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Penyamun itu loot barang dari kedai kecil itu.

    The robbers looted goods from the small shop.

  2. Mereka cuba loot harta selepas pintu terbuka.

    They tried to loot the property after the gate was opened.

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What does “steal” mean in Malay?

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mengambil dengan keras sebagai rampasan

This sense is for taking goods by force.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.