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ambush in Indonesian

ambush in Indonesian is penyergapan, sergapan — ambush means a surprise attack launched from a hidden position.

ambush in Indonesian

penyergapan
noun
sergapan
verb
(transitive) To attack by ambush; to waylay.

What does "ambush" mean?

  1. noun A surprise attack launched from a hidden position.
    "The patrol walked straight into an ambush on the mountain road."
  2. verb To hide and wait for someone in order to attack them by surprise.
    "Guerrilla fighters ambushed the convoy at the bridge."
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ambush in a sentence

  • The patrol walked straight into an ambush on the mountain road.
  • Rebels set up an ambush along the only route through the valley.
  • Guerrilla fighters ambushed the convoy at the bridge.
  • She felt ambushed by the reporter's question at the press conference.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ambush" in Indonesian?

"ambush" in Indonesian is penyergapan, sergapan. ambush means: A surprise attack launched from a hidden position.

How do you use "ambush" in a sentence?

Example: "The patrol walked straight into an ambush on the mountain road." In Indonesian, "ambush" is penyergapan, sergapan.

Are there other ways to say "ambush" in Indonesian?

Yes — Indonesian has 2 translations listed for "ambush": penyergapan, sergapan.

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