Bahasa Melayu
hangus
English
scorch, char, burn
To burn something so that it becomes dry, blackened, or damaged by fire or heat.
هاڠوس
Examples
Contoh ayat
Matahari terik itu menghanguskan daun-daun kering.
The scorching sun burnt the dry leaves.
Api kecil itu hampir menghanguskan kain di dapur.
The small fire almost scorched the cloth in the kitchen.
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What does “scorch” mean in Malay?
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menghanguskan
Used when something is burnt or charred by heat or fire.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menghanguskan
- to burn, to scorch
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