Bahasa Melayu
sergah
English
snap, snarl, startle
To speak or react harshly and suddenly, or to startle someone.
سرڬه
Examples
Contoh ayat
Anjing itu sergah orang yang lalu di pagar.
The dog snarled at the person passing by the fence.
Jangan sergah adik kamu dengan suara kuat begitu.
Don’t snap at your younger sibling with such a loud voice.
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What does “snarl” mean in Malay?
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sergah
Sergah can describe a harsh, sudden angry response.
Word family
Common derived forms
- sergahan
- snarl; snap
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