Bahasa Melayu

merapatkan

Bahasa Melayu

English

to draw near, to make compact, to bring close

To merapatkan means to make something closer together or to bring someone nearer.

مراڤتكن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia merapatkan kerusi ke meja.

    He moved the chair closer to the table.

  2. Ibu merapatkan selimut pada badan anaknya.

    Mother pulled the blanket closer around her child's body.

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What does “to draw near” mean in Malay?

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merapatkan

Use merapatkan for making something closer or more compact.

Word family

Common derived forms

merapat
to become close; to draw near; to approach
rapat
close; near; intimate

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.