Bahasa Melayu

palu

Bahasa Melayu

English

be hit, be beaten, get struck

To receive a hit or blow from someone or something.

ڤلاو

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Bola itu palu pada muka pintu dan jatuh ke tanah.

    The ball hit the door and fell to the ground.

  2. Dia palu ketika sedang bermain bola.

    He was hit while playing football.

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What does “be hit” mean in Malay?

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palu

Used when something or someone receives a blow or strike.

Word family

Common derived forms

memalu
to beat; to hit; to strike
paluan
beat; blow; strike

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.