Bahasa Melayu
serbu
English
attack, dash in, swarm
To rush forward, attack suddenly, or move in a crowd.
سربو
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kanak-kanak itu serbu meja kuih.
The children rushed to the cake table.
Orang ramai serbu kedai itu apabila jualan bermula.
The crowd swarmed the shop when the sale started.
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What does “attack” mean in Malay?
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serbu
Serbu can mean to attack or rush in suddenly.
Word family
Common derived forms
- serbuan
- a raid; an attack; a rush
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