terlepas

Malay

Etymology

From ter- +‎ lepas.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tər.lə.pas/

Verb

terlepas

  1. to be released; to be set free.
    Burung itu terlepas dari sangkar. ― The bird was released from the cage.
  2. to miss (an opportunity, chance, or target).
    Saya terlepas peluang untuk bertemu dengannya. ― I missed the chance to meet him.
  3. to escape.
    Pencuri itu berjaya terlepas daripada polis. ― The thief managed to escape from the police.
  4. to lose; to slip away (from one’s grasp).
    Bola itu terlepas dari tangannya. ― The ball slipped away from his hand.
    Dia terlepas dompetnya semasa berlari. ― He lost his wallet while running.

Derived terms

  • terlepas pandang

Further reading

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