Bahasa Melayu
sampuk
English
interrupt, butt in, intrude
To speak or act in a way that breaks into someone else's turn, talk, or space.
سمڤوك
Examples
Contoh ayat
Jangan sampuk ketika orang lain sedang bercakap.
Do not butt in when other people are speaking.
Dia selalu sampuk perbualan mereka tanpa dijemput.
He always interrupts their conversation without being invited.
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What does “interrupt” mean in Malay?
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sampuk
Used when someone cuts into a conversation or intrudes.
Word family
Common derived forms
- tersampuk
- to be affected by a spirit or be taken ill
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