Bahasa Melayu

penyamun

Bahasa Melayu

English

robber

A person who steals from others by force or threat.

ڤڽامون

Examples

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  1. Penyamun itu melarikan beg milik mangsa.

    The robber ran off with the victim's bag.

  2. Penduduk kampung berjaga-jaga kerana ada penyamun di kawasan itu.

    The villagers were on alert because there were robbers in the area.

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What does “robber” mean in Malay?

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penyamun

Used for someone who robs by force.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.