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thief in Malay

pencuri

/ˈθiːf/

thief in Malay: pencuri. In English, thief means one who carries out a theft.

Malay words for thief

one who carries out theft
pencuri

English meaning of thief

  1. noun One who carries out a theft.
  2. noun One who steals another person's property, especially by stealth and without using force or violence.
  3. noun A waster in the snuff of a candle.

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Questions about thief in Malay

What is the meaning of thief in Malay?
Thief in Malay is pencuri.
Apakah maksud thief dalam bahasa Melayu?
Thief: pencuri.
What does thief mean in English?
Thief means one who carries out a theft.

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