Bahasa Melayu

menghaluskan

Bahasa Melayu

English

to soften, to refine

Menghaluskan means to make something softer, smoother, or more refined.

مڠهالوسكن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia menghaluskan permukaan kayu itu dengan kertas pasir.

    He smoothed the surface of the wood with sandpaper.

  2. Guru itu menghaluskan bahasa muridnya supaya lebih sopan.

    The teacher refined the student's language so it would be more polite.

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What does “to soften” mean in Malay?

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menghaluskan

It can also mean to refine or make smoother.

Word family

Common derived forms

halus
fine, smooth, delicate, or polite
kehalusan
refinement, softness, or gentleness

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.