Bahasa Melayu
ransom
English
ransom, redeem, free
To pay or do something to get a captive or prisoner released.
Examples
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Keluarga itu cuba menebus tawanan dengan wang.
The family tried to ransom the captive with money.
Pihak berkuasa berjaya membebaskan orang itu.
The authorities managed to free the person.
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What does “ransom” mean in Malay?
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menebus
It means to pay or act to free a captive.
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