Bahasa Melayu

pikat

Bahasa Melayu

English

lure, entice, attract, decoy

To attract or trick someone or an animal by using a lure or bait.

ڤيكت

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Nelayan itu menggunakan umpan untuk memikat ikan.

    The fisherman used bait to lure the fish.

  2. Iklan itu cuba memikat pelanggan baharu.

    The advertisement tried to attract new customers.

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What does “lure” mean in Malay?

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pikat

Used for attracting or trapping with a bait or trick.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.