Bahasa Melayu
mengempang
English
to dam up, to block
To stop water or movement by building a barrier or obstruction.
مڠمڤڠ
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Penduduk kampung mengempang anak sungai itu untuk menahan air.
The villagers dammed up the stream to hold back the water.
Mereka mengempang laluan kecil itu dengan papan.
They blocked the small passage with a plank.
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to dam up
Used for stopping water or blocking a path.
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