Bahasa Melayu

tawan

Bahasa Melayu

English

capture, conquer, win over

To take control of something or someone, or to attract someone strongly.

تاون

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Pasukan itu berjaya tawan kubu lawan.

    The team succeeded in capturing the opponent's stronghold.

  2. 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.

Word family

Common derived forms

tertawan
conquered; won over; captivated
tawanan
prisoner; captive; hostage

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.