Bahasa Melayu

terhambur

Bahasa Melayu

English

scattered, strewn, spread about

Spread or lying in many places, not gathered together.

ترهمبور

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Buku-buku itu terhambur di atas lantai selepas almari terbuka.

    The books were scattered on the floor after the cupboard opened.

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