Bahasa Melayu

terpa

Bahasa Melayu

English

leap, rush, pounce

To leap forward suddenly or rush at something or someone.

ترڤا

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kucing itu terpa ke arah tikus di bawah meja.

    The cat pounced at the mouse under the table.

  2. Anak kecil itu terpa ke pangkuan ibunya apabila melihatnya.

    The little child rushed into his mother’s lap when he saw her.

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What does “pounce” mean in Malay?

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terpa

A sudden leap or rush at something.

Word family

Common derived forms

terpaan
dash; rush; attack; pounce.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.