Bahasa Melayu

sergah

Bahasa Melayu

English

snap, snarl, startle

To speak or react harshly and suddenly, or to startle someone.

سرڬه

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Anjing itu sergah orang yang lalu di pagar.

    The dog snarled at the person passing by the fence.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.