Bahasa Melayu

terlepas

Bahasa Melayu

English

escape, get free, avoid

To get away from danger, control, or a difficult situation.

ترلڤس

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Anak ayam itu terlepas dari sangkar.

    The chick escaped from the cage.

  2. Dia hampir terlepas bas pagi itu.

    He nearly missed the morning bus.

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terlepas

It can also mean to get free or avoid something.

Word family

Common derived forms

berlepas
depart; leave
kelepasan
holiday; leave
lepas
free; unbound
lepasan
graduate; school leaver

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.