Bahasa Melayu
menegangkan
English
make taut, tighten, strain
To pull something so it becomes tighter or more stretched.
منڬڠكن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia menegangkan tali khemah itu supaya lebih kukuh.
He tightened the tent rope so it would be firmer.
Juruteknik menegangkan wayar yang longgar itu.
The technician strained the loose wire.
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What does “make taut” mean in Malay?
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menegangkan
It refers to making something tighter or more stretched.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menegang
- to become taut; to tense up
- ketegangan
- tension; tautness
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