Bahasa Melayu
menghimpit
English
press, squeeze, crush
To press something hard, often so that it becomes tighter, flatter, or damaged.
مڠهيمڤيت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia menghimpit beg itu dengan kuat supaya muat dalam kotak.
He pressed the bag hard so that it would fit into the box.
Batu itu menghimpit tayar sehingga rosak.
The stone crushed the tyre until it was damaged.
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What does “press” mean in Malay?
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menghimpit
It means to push or squeeze something hard.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menghimpitkan
- to press down with something
- himpit
- close together; crowded
- terhimpit
- pressed; squeezed; in difficulty
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