Bahasa Melayu

menghitamkan

Bahasa Melayu

English

blacken, darken

To make something black or darker in colour.

مڠهيتمكن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia menghitamkan bingkai gambar itu dengan cat khas.

    He blackened the picture frame with special paint.

  2. Asap tebal itu menghitamkan dinding rumah.

    The thick smoke blackened the house wall.

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What does “blacken” mean in Malay?

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menghitamkan

It means to make something black or darker.

Word family

Common derived forms

menghitam
to turn black; to become dark
hitam
black; dark

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.