Bahasa Melayu

palu

Bahasa Melayu

English

strike, hit, hammer

To strike something, especially with a tool or by giving a blow.

ڤلاو

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Tukang itu palu besi dengan kuat.

    The craftsman hammered the iron hard.

  2. Dia palu pintu itu beberapa kali.

    He struck the door several times.

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What does “strike” mean in Malay?

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palu

Used for giving a blow or hammering something.

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.