Bahasa Melayu

menggalang

Bahasa Melayu

English

to support, to block, to hinder

To hold up, support, or stop movement by putting a bar or barrier in place.

مڠڬالنڬ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Mereka menggalang rak dengan kayu panjang.

    They supported the shelf with a long piece of wood.

  2. Pagar itu menggalang laluan masuk.

    The fence blocked the entrance.

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What does “to block” mean in Malay?

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menggalang

Menggalang can mean to block or support with a bar.

Word family

Common derived forms

galang
crossbar; bar
galangan
bar; obstruction; dry dock

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.