Bahasa Melayu

menakung

Bahasa Melayu

English

to collect water, to hold back water, to prevent water from flowing out

To gather water in one place or stop it from flowing away.

مناكوڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Rumput tebal itu menakung air hujan.

    The thick grass held back the rainwater.

  2. Batu di tepi jalan menakung air selepas hujan lebat.

    The stones by the road collected water after heavy rain.

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What does “to collect water” mean in Malay?

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menakung

Used when water gathers or is held in one place.

Word family

Common derived forms

bertakung
to become stagnant; to remain pooled
takung
a container; reservoir
takungan
a place where water is stored

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.