Bahasa Melayu
menggaris
English
to draw a line, to make a scratch
Menggaris means to draw a line on something or to scratch its surface.
مڠڬاريس
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia menggaris jawapan yang betul pada buku latihan.
He underlined the correct answer in the exercise book.
Anak itu menggaris meja dengan kuku.
The child scratched the table with a fingernail.
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menggaris
Also used for making a scratch on a surface.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menggarisi
- to underline; to draw a line on
- menggariskan
- to set a line or guide; to mark with a line
- bergaris
- lined; marked with lines
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