Bahasa Melayu
menjambret
English
grab at, seize with effort
Menjambret means to grab or seize something with effort.
منجمبريت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Lelaki itu cuba menjambret dompet dari tangan mangsa.
The man tried to grab the wallet from the victim’s hand.
Dia menjambret tali itu supaya tidak terjatuh.
He seized the rope so that he would not fall.
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What does “grab at” mean in Malay?
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jambret
The derived form is menjambret.
Word family
Common derived forms
- jambret
- to grab at; to seize with effort
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