Bahasa Melayu
halang
English
obstacle, block, hinder, delay
To stop or slow progress, or to place something in the way.
هالڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Masalah kewangan itu menghalang rancangan mereka.
That financial problem blocked their plan.
Pagar yang tinggi menghalang kanak-kanak daripada masuk.
The high fence prevented the children from entering.
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What does “obstacle” mean in Malay?
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halang
It can also mean to block or hinder.
Word family
Common derived forms
- halangan
- an obstacle or obstruction
- menghalangi
- to block, obstruct, or prevent strongly
- penghalang
- a hindrance or a person who hinders
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