Bahasa Melayu

alu

Bahasa Melayu

English

pestle, pounder

A tool used for pounding or crushing ingredients in a mortar.

ألو

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Ibu menggunakan alu untuk menumbuk bawang putih.

    Mother used a pestle to crush the garlic.

  2. Kakek memegang alu sambil menyediakan rempah.

    Grandfather held the pestle while preparing the spices.

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What does “pestle” mean in Malay?

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penumbuk

It is a tool for pounding or crushing.

Word family

Common derived forms

memalu
to beat; to strike; to hit

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.