Bahasa Melayu
menyerkap
English
catch, confine, trap
This word means to catch something or to keep someone or something confined.
مڽركڤ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Petani itu menyerkap ayam-ayamnya di reban pada waktu malam.
The farmer confined the chickens in the coop at night.
Pasukan keselamatan menyerkap penjenayah itu selepas mengepung kawasan berkenaan.
The security team caught the criminal after surrounding the area.
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What does “confine” mean in Malay?
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catch; confine
It can mean to catch or to keep something confined.
Word family
Common derived forms
- serkap
- trap; coop
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