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starve in Indonesian

starve in Indonesian is mati kelaparan, kelaparan — starve means to suffer or die from lack of food.

starve in Indonesian

mati kelaparan
verb
(intransitive) To die because of lack of food or of not eating.
kelaparan
verb
(intransitive) To be very hungry.

What does "starve" mean?

  1. verb To suffer or die from lack of food.
    "Crops failed for three straight years, and many people starved."
  2. verb To be extremely hungry, often used informally as exaggeration.
    "I'm starving — is dinner ready yet?"
  3. verb To deprive someone or something of food, attention, or another vital need.
    "The siege was meant to starve the city into surrender."
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starve in a sentence

  • Crops failed for three straight years, and many people starved.
  • The stranded hikers feared they would starve before help arrived.
  • I'm starving — is dinner ready yet?
  • The siege was meant to starve the city into surrender.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "starve" in Indonesian?
"starve" in Indonesian is mati kelaparan, kelaparan. starve means: To suffer or die from lack of food.
How do you use "starve" in a sentence?
Example: "Crops failed for three straight years, and many people starved." In Indonesian, "starve" is mati kelaparan, kelaparan.
Are there other ways to say "starve" in Indonesian?
Yes — Indonesian has 2 translations listed for "starve": mati kelaparan, kelaparan.
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