Bahasa Melayu
tiba
English
suddenly, abruptly
Happening in a sudden and unexpected way.
تيبا
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Tiba-tiba hujan turun dengan lebat.
Suddenly, heavy rain fell.
Dia berhenti bercakap tiba-tiba.
He stopped talking suddenly.
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tiba
It is used in the phrase “tiba-tiba” for sudden action.
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