Bahasa Melayu
menegang
English
tauten, tighten
To become tight or stretched, especially after being pulled or adjusted.
منڬڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Tali itu menegang apabila kotak diangkat.
The rope tautened when the box was lifted.
Otot lehernya menegang selepas terlalu lama duduk.
His neck muscles tightened after sitting for too long.
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What does “tauten” mean in Malay?
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menegang
It means to become tight or stretched.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menegangkan
- to make taut; to strain
- ketegangan
- tension; tautness
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