Bahasa Melayu

menjebak

Bahasa Melayu

English

trap, snare, entice

Menjebak means to trap birds or small animals, or to lure something into a trap.

منجيبق

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Pemburu itu menjebak burung dengan alat yang mudah.

    The hunter trapped birds with a simple device.

  2. Sesetengah iklan cuba menjebak pengguna dengan janji yang berlebihan.

    Some advertisements try to lure consumers with exaggerated promises.

Quick check

What does “trap” mean in Malay?

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jebak

Used for catching birds or small animals, or for luring.

Word family

Common derived forms

jebak
trap, usually with a noose; snare
terjebak
to be enticed; trapped

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.