Bahasa Melayu
serang
English
ambush
to attack by surprise from a hidden place.
سراڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Pihak keselamatan berjaya serang hendap kumpulan bersenjata itu.
The security forces successfully ambushed the armed group.
Mereka bimbang akan diserang hendap di jalan sempit itu.
They were worried about being ambushed on that narrow road.
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What does “ambush” mean in Malay?
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serang hendap
It is a surprise attack from hiding.
Word family
Common derived forms
- serangan
- attack; assault; invasion; onslaught
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