Bahasa Melayu
kecut
English
shrink, contract
To become smaller, tighter, or shorter in size or shape.
كچوت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Baju itu kecut selepas dibasuh dengan air panas.
The shirt shrank after being washed in hot water.
Kulit buah itu kecut apabila dibiarkan lama.
The fruit skin shrivelled when left for a long time.
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What does “shrink” mean in Malay?
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kecut
It means to become smaller or tighter.
Word family
Common derived forms
- mengecut
- to shrink
- mengecutkan
- to shrivel something; to frighten
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