Bahasa Melayu

giling

Bahasa Melayu

English

grindstone, whetstone

A stone used for grinding or sharpening things.

ڬيليڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia mengasah pisau pada giling itu.

    He sharpened the knife on the grindstone.

  2. Batu giling itu masih digunakan di dapur lama.

    The grindstone was still used in the old kitchen.

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What does “grindstone” mean in Malay?

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giling

This sense refers to a stone used for grinding.

Word family

Common derived forms

menggiling
to grind; to crush
penggiling
grinder; roller

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.