Bahasa Melayu

tumbang

Bahasa Melayu

English

collapse, fall, topple

To fall down or over suddenly, or to be defeated completely.

تومبڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Papan tanda itu tumbang ditiup angin kuat.

    The signboard toppled in the strong wind.

  2. Pokok besar itu tumbang selepas ribut.

    The big tree fell after the storm.

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What does “topple” mean in Malay?

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tumbang

It is used for things that fall over or collapse.

Word family

Common derived forms

menumbangkan
to topple; to cause to fall

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.