Bahasa Melayu
tawan
English
capture, conquer, win over
To take control of something or someone, or to attract someone strongly.
تاون
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Pasukan itu berjaya tawan kubu lawan.
The team succeeded in capturing the opponent's stronghold.
Lagu lama itu tetap dapat menawan hati pendengar.
That old song still manages to win the listeners' hearts.
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What does “capture” mean in Malay?
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tawan
The core sense here is taking control of something or someone.
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