Bahasa Melayu
menuba
English
catch fish using poisonous roots
To stun or catch fish by using poisonous roots in the water.
مينوبا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Nelayan itu menuba di sungai kecil pada musim kering.
The fisherman caught fish using poisonous roots in the small river during the dry season.
Orang kampung dilarang menuba di kawasan itu.
Villagers are forbidden to use poisonous roots for fishing in that area.
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What does “catch fish using poisonous roots” mean in Malay?
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menuba
It refers to fishing with poisonous roots.
Word family
Common derived forms
- tuba
- poisonous roots used in fishing
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