Bahasa Melayu

menghanguskan

Bahasa Melayu

English

burn, scorch, char

To burn something so that it becomes scorched or completely damaged by fire.

مڠهاڠوسكن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Api itu menghanguskan kertas di atas meja.

    The fire burned the paper on the table.

  2. Matahari terik menghanguskan rumput kering itu.

    The hot sun scorched the dry grass.

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What does “burn” mean in Malay?

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menghanguskan

Used when something is burned or scorched.

Word family

Common derived forms

hangus
scorched; charred; burnt

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.