Bahasa Melayu
ombak
English
tidal bore, estuary wave
A strong wave that comes up an estuary or river mouth against the current.
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Penduduk kampung itu menunggu ombak muara di tepi sungai.
The villagers waited by the river for the tidal bore.
Ombak muara itu bergerak laju masuk ke kuala.
The estuary wave moved quickly into the river mouth.
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What does “tidal bore” mean in Malay?
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ombak muara
It is the strong wave that travels up an estuary.
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Common derived forms
- berombak
- wavy
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