Bahasa Melayu
elak
English
avoid, evade, dodge
Avoid means to stay away from something or to dodge it.
ايلق
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia cuba elak daripada berbual dengan jirannya.
He tried to avoid talking to his neighbour.
Pemandu itu sempat elak halangan di jalan.
The driver managed to dodge the obstacle on the road.
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What does “avoid” mean in Malay?
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elak
It means to stay away from or dodge something.
Word family
Common derived forms
- mengelakkan
- to avoid
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