Bahasa Melayu

menyerkap

Bahasa Melayu

English

catch, arrest, trap

This word means to catch someone or something, or to arrest a person.

مڽركڤ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Anggota polis menyerkap suspek itu di stesen bas.

    The police officer arrested the suspect at the bus station.

  2. Burung itu menyerkap serangga kecil di dahan pokok.

    The bird caught a small insect on the tree branch.

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What does “catch” mean in Malay?

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catch; arrest

It can mean to catch or to arrest someone.

Word family

Common derived forms

serkap
trap; coop

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.