Bahasa Melayu

terpesong

Bahasa Melayu

English

astray, off course, deviated

Having moved away from the correct path or direction.

ترڤسوڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Anak kambing itu terpesong dari kumpulannya.

    The goat kid strayed from its group.

  2. Pendapatnya terpesong selepas mendengar berita palsu.

    His view was distorted after hearing false news.

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What does “astray” mean in Malay?

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terpesong

It refers to something or someone going off the correct course.

Word family

Common derived forms

memesongkan
to divert; to turn away
pesong
turned; deviated

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.