Bahasa Melayu

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Bahasa Melayu

English

scorch, char, burn

To burn something so that it becomes dry, blackened, or damaged by fire or heat.

هاڠوس

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Matahari terik itu menghanguskan daun-daun kering.

    The scorching sun burnt the dry leaves.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.