Bahasa Melayu

mengintai

Bahasa Melayu

English

peek, spy, watch secretly

To look at someone or something secretly, usually without being seen.

مڠينتاي

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia mengintai dari balik langsir.

    He peeked from behind the curtain.

  2. Mereka mengintai keadaan sebelum masuk.

    They watched secretly to check the situation before going in.

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What does “peek” mean in Malay?

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mengintai

It is the verb form meaning to look secretly or briefly.

Word family

Common derived forms

intai
to peek; to pry

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.