Bahasa Melayu
renggut
English
snatch, seize quickly, grab
To take something quickly and suddenly, often with eagerness or force.
ريڠڬوت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia renggut beg tangan itu lalu melarikan diri.
He snatched the handbag and ran away.
Budak itu renggut gula-gula dari atas meja.
The child snatched the sweets from the table.
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What does “snatch” mean in Malay?
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renggut
It means to seize something quickly.
Word family
Common derived forms
- renggutan
- a short pull; tug; jerk
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