Bahasa Melayu

rebut

Bahasa Melayu

English

scramble, jostle, rush to get

To scramble or jostle with others in order to get something.

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Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kanak-kanak itu berebut-rebut di depan kaunter untuk mendapatkan hadiah.

    The children scrambled in front of the counter to get the prizes.

  2. Orang ramai berebut-rebut naik bas selepas hujan berhenti.

    The crowd jostled to board the bus after the rain stopped.

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What does “scramble” mean in Malay?

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berebut-rebut

It describes people trying to get something at the same time.

Word family

Common derived forms

merebut
to seize; to compete for
rebutan
something being fought for

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.