Bahasa Melayu

menundukkan

Bahasa Melayu

English

subdue, make bow, defeat

To make someone bow down, submit, or lose in a struggle.

منوندوقكن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Pasukan lawan berjaya menundukkan mereka.

    The opposing team managed to subdue them.

  2. Dia menundukkan kepala ketika diberi nasihat.

    He bowed his head when he was given advice.

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What does “subdue” mean in Malay?

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menundukkan

It is used for forcing someone to submit or be defeated.

Word family

Common derived forms

tunduk
to bow down; submit; obey
unduk
seahorse

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.