Bahasa Melayu

sentap

Bahasa Melayu

English

tug, jerk, pull sharply

To pull suddenly and sharply with a short movement.

سنتڤ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia sentap tali yang tersangkut pada pagar.

    He tugged the rope that was caught on the fence.

  2. Ibu sentap kain meja yang kotor itu.

    Mother jerked away the dirty tablecloth.

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What does “tug” mean in Malay?

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sentap

It refers to a sharp pull.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.