Bahasa Melayu
sandera
English
hostage
a person held by another party to force an agreement or demand.
سندرا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Pihak berkuasa berjaya membebaskan sandera itu.
The authorities managed to free the hostage.
Mereka bimbang keselamatan sandera tersebut.
They were worried about the hostage's safety.
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What does “hostage” mean in Malay?
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sandera
Refers to a person held as leverage.
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