Bahasa Melayu
empang
English
dam, barrier, block
A structure or obstacle built to hold back water or stop something from passing through.
امڤڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Petani itu membina empang kecil untuk menakung air.
The farmer built a small dam to hold back water.
Jalan ke kampung itu terhalang oleh empang lama.
The road to the village was blocked by an old barrier.
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What does “dam” mean in Malay?
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empang
It can refer to a water barrier or a block.
Word family
Common derived forms
- mengempang
- to dam up; to block
- terempang
- blocked; dammed; obstructed
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