Bahasa Melayu
halangan
English
obstacle, obstruction, hindrance, prevention
Something that blocks, slows, or makes progress difficult.
هالڠن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Hujan lebat menjadi halangan kepada perjalanan kami.
Heavy rain became an obstacle to our journey.
Kurang tidur sering menjadi halangan untuk belajar dengan baik.
Lack of sleep often becomes a hindrance to studying well.
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What does “obstacle” mean in Malay?
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halangan
It can also mean an obstruction or hindrance.
Word family
Common derived forms
- halang
- an obstacle or to block or hinder
- menghalangi
- to block or prevent strongly
- menghalangkan
- to put or lay something across to obstruct it
- penghalang
- a hindrance or obstruction
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