Bahasa Melayu

kelar

Bahasa Melayu

English

slash, gash, nick

To cut the surface and leave a mark or opening.

كلار

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Penjahat itu kelar lengan mangsanya.

    The attacker slashed the victim's arm.

  2. Pisau itu kelar kulit buah dengan cepat.

    The knife nicked the fruit skin quickly.

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What does “slash” mean in Malay?

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kelar

It refers to making a cut or gash on a surface.

Word family

Common derived forms

mengelar
to gash; to make notches
lari
run; to abscond; to escape
selar
branding iron; to criticise

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.