Bahasa Melayu

descant

Bahasa Melayu

English

slope, descent, drop, sudden attack

a sloping downwards, a fall or decline, or a sudden attack.

Examples

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  1. Jalan itu mempunyai descant yang tajam ke arah sungai.

    The road has a steep descent toward the river.

  2. Harga barang itu mengalami descant pada minggu ini.

    The price of the item went down this week.

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What does “descant” mean in Malay?

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cerun, turun, serangan mengejut, penurunan,

In this sense it refers to a slope or downward movement.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.