Bahasa Melayu
terpa
English
leap, rush, pounce
To leap forward suddenly or rush at something or someone.
ترڤا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kucing itu terpa ke arah tikus di bawah meja.
The cat pounced at the mouse under the table.
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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