Bahasa Melayu

menjarah

Bahasa Melayu

English

plunder, raid, sack

To attack and take property by force.

منجاره

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Pasukan itu menjarah kampung selepas pertempuran.

    The group plundered the village after the battle.

  2. Kedai yang kosong itu sempat dijarah oleh perompak.

    The empty shop was raided by thieves.

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What does “plunder” mean in Malay?

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menjarah

It means to attack and take property by force.

Word family

Common derived forms

jarah
spoils; booty; plunder
jarahan
booty; loot
penjarah
plunderer; raider

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.