Bahasa Melayu

kekar

Bahasa Melayu

English

open out, bloom, spread out

To open or spread, especially as flowers do when they bloom.

ككار

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Bunga ros itu kekar pada waktu pagi.

    The rose bloomed in the morning.

  2. Kelopak bunga mulai kekar selepas hujan berhenti.

    The flower petals began to open after the rain stopped.

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What does “open out” mean in Malay?

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kekar

Use kekar here for opening or blooming.

Word family

Common derived forms

mengekar
to open; to separate
mekar
blooming; open
pengkar
crooked; bow-legged

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.