Bahasa Melayu

terjang

Bahasa Melayu

English

pounce, attack by leaping

To leap suddenly on someone or something in order to attack or seize it.

ترجڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kucing itu terjang seekor tikus di halaman.

    The cat pounced on a mouse in the yard.

  2. Harimau itu terjang mangsanya dengan cepat.

    The tiger lunged at its prey quickly.

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What does “pounce” mean in Malay?

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terjang

It means to leap suddenly to attack or seize.

Word family

Common derived forms

jangan
do not
jangkah
step; pace
kejang
stiff; cramp

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.