Bahasa Melayu
menggiling
English
grind, crush, flatten, mill
To crush, flatten, or mill something by turning or pressing it strongly.
مڠڬيليڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia menggiling cili kering untuk dibuat sambal.
He ground dried chillies to make sambal.
Jentera itu menggiling batu lama sehingga menjadi rata.
The machine flattened the old stones until they were level.
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What does “grind” mean in Malay?
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menggiling
It refers to crushing or milling by pressing and turning.
Word family
Common derived forms
- penggiling
- a roller, grinder, or milling tool
- giling
- to grind; to roll; a roller
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