Bahasa Melayu
menjahanam
English
to ruin, to spoil, to destroy
To cause something to become ruined, spoiled, or destroyed.
منجهنم
Examples
Contoh ayat
Air banjir itu menjahanam perabot di ruang tamu.
The floodwater ruined the furniture in the living room.
Sikap cuai boleh menjahanamkan rancangan yang baik.
Careless behaviour can destroy a good plan.
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What does “to ruin” mean in Malay?
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menjahanam
It means to spoil or destroy badly.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menjahanamkan
- to ruin; to destroy; to spoil
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