Bahasa Melayu
terkubu
English
trapped in a fortress, fortified
Terkubu describes something or someone that is held or protected within a fort or fortress-like position.
تركوبو
Examples
Contoh ayat
Pasukan itu terkubu di rumah lama semasa ribut.
The team was trapped in the old house during the storm.
Mereka terkubu di kawasan tinggi untuk bertahan.
They were fortified in the high area to hold out.
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terkubu
Used for being held within a fort-like place.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berkubu
- to defend within a fort; to use a fort
- berkubukan
- to use something as a stockade or fort
- perkubuan
- wall of fortress
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