Bahasa Melayu

menumbuk

Bahasa Melayu

English

pound, strike, punch

To hit, crush, or beat something repeatedly with force.

مينومبوق

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia menumbuk sambal dalam lesung.

    He pounded the sambal in the mortar.

  2. Budak itu menumbuk meja kerana marah.

    The boy struck the table because he was angry.

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menumbuk

This entry refers to striking or crushing with force.

Word family

Common derived forms

tumbuk
to punch; to pound
penumbuk
pounder; fist; punch

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.