Bahasa Melayu
terhambur
English
scattered, strewn, spread about
Spread or lying in many places, not gathered together.
ترهمبور
Examples
Contoh ayat
Buku-buku itu terhambur di atas lantai selepas almari terbuka.
The books were scattered on the floor after the cupboard opened.
Biji benih itu terhambur di tepi jalan kerana begnya koyak.
The seeds were strewn by the roadside because the bag was torn.
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What does “scattered” mean in Malay?
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terhambur
Used when things are spread out in disorder.
Word family
Common derived forms
- hambur
- to scatter; to spill out; scattered
- menghambur
- to scatter; to throw about
- menghamburkan
- to scatter; to strew
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