Bahasa Melayu
alu
English
pestle, pounder
A tool used for pounding or crushing ingredients in a mortar.
ألو
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ibu menggunakan alu untuk menumbuk bawang putih.
Mother used a pestle to crush the garlic.
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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