Bahasa Melayu
terpaan
English
dash, rush, attack, pounce
A sudden rushing movement or attack, especially by leaping forward.
ترڤأن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Terpaan angin membuat pintu itu terbuka sedikit.
The rush of wind made the door open a little.
Dia terkejut dengan terpaan ombak yang kuat di tepi pantai.
He was startled by the strong dash of waves at the beach.
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What does “rush” mean in Malay?
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terpaan
Used for a sudden forceful movement or attack.
Word family
Common derived forms
- terpa
- leap; rush; to pounce.
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