Bahasa Melayu
menakung
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
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Rumput tebal itu menakung air hujan.
The thick grass held back the rainwater.
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.
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