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Meaning of terpa | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1
tərˈpə

Definitions

  1. to lunge; to pounce; to leap at (to move suddenly and quickly towards someone or something, often to attack or grab).
  2. to rush towards (to run quickly towards someone, often to embrace or greet).

Examples

“Harimau itu bersedia untuk menerpa mangsanya.”

The tiger is ready to pounce on its prey.

“Anak kecil itu berlari dan menerpa ke dalam pelukan ibunya.”

The little child ran and rushed into his mother's arms.

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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