Bahasa Melayu
sesah
English
beat, whip, flog, lash
To sesah is to beat or flog someone or something with a cane or similar object.
سسه
Examples
Contoh ayat
Lelaki itu dihukum kerana sesah binatang tersebut.
The man was punished for beating the animal.
Pengawas itu tidak dibenarkan sesah murid.
The prefect is not allowed to flog students.
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What does “beat” mean in Malay?
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sesah
It usually refers to beating with a cane or similar object.
Word family
Common derived forms
- sesahan
- hitting; flogging; beating
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