Bahasa Melayu

ransom

Bahasa Melayu

English

ransom, redeem, free

To pay or do something to get a captive or prisoner released.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Keluarga itu cuba menebus tawanan dengan wang.

    The family tried to ransom the captive with money.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.