Bahasa Melayu
sebat
English
whip, lash, steal
To strike with a whip, or in some contexts to take something without permission.
سبات
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Ayah sebat lembu itu dengan berhati-hati.
Father whipped the cattle carefully.
Pencuri itu cuba sebat dompet di meja.
The thief tried to steal the wallet on the table.
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sebat
It can also mean to steal in some contexts.
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