Bahasa Melayu
mengumpan
English
bait, decoy, lure
To use bait or a decoy to attract or trap something.
مڠومڤن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Nelayan itu mengumpan ikan dengan cacing.
The fisherman baited the fish with worms.
Pemburu itu mengumpan haiwan itu ke perangkap.
The hunter lured the animal into the trap.
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What does “bait” mean in Malay?
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mengumpan
It means to use bait or a decoy to attract.
Word family
Common derived forms
- umpan
- bait; decoy; lure
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