Bahasa Melayu

teroka

Bahasa Melayu

English

to open new land, to pioneer, to be an early settler

To be the first to open, explore, or settle in a new area.

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Examples

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  1. Mereka teroka kawasan hutan untuk dijadikan ladang.

    They opened up the forest area to turn it into a farm.

  2. Keluarga itu teroka kampung baharu bertahun-tahun dahulu.

    That family settled in the new village many years ago.

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What does “pioneer” mean in Malay?

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teroka

It means to open up or be first in a new area.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.