Bahasa Melayu
terkam
English
pounce, lunge
To leap forward suddenly to seize, attack, or hit something.
تركم
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kucing itu terkam tikus di dapur.
The cat pounced on the mouse in the kitchen.
Anjing itu terkam bola yang dibaling ke arahnya.
The dog lunged at the ball thrown toward it.
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What does “pounce” mean in Malay?
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terkam
It means to leap suddenly to seize or attack.
Word family
Common derived forms
- terkaman
- pounce; leap
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