Bahasa Melayu
tumbuk
English
punch, strike, box
To hit something or someone with a fist or a pounding tool.
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Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia menumbuk bantal itu dengan kuat.
He punched the pillow hard.
Ibu menumbuk bawang putih untuk memasak.
Mother crushed the garlic for cooking.
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tumbuk
This entry refers to hitting with a fist or pounding with a tool.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menumbuk
- to pound; to strike; to punch
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