Bahasa Melayu

menggambarkan

Bahasa Melayu

English

describe, depict, portray

To tell or show what someone or something is like.

مڠڬمبركن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Ibu menggambarkan suasana kampung itu dengan jelas.

    Mother described the village atmosphere clearly.

  2. Lukisan itu menggambarkan kehidupan nelayan di tepi laut.

    The painting depicts the life of fishermen by the sea.

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What does “describe” mean in Malay?

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menggambarkan

It is used when explaining or portraying something in words or images.

Word family

Common derived forms

menggambar
to draw
penggambar
artist; illustrator; photographer
bergambar
illustrated; pictorial; photographed
gambar
picture; photograph; drawing; image

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.