Bahasa Melayu

olak

Bahasa Melayu

English

whirling, convection

A swirling movement, especially one caused by rising and turning air or water.

اولق

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Olak air di sungai itu kelihatan jelas selepas hujan.

    The swirling water in the river was clearly visible after the rain.

  2. Guru sains menjelaskan olak udara panas yang naik ke atas.

    The science teacher explained the convection of rising hot air.

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What does “whirling” mean in Malay?

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olak

It can refer to a swirling movement or convection.

Word family

Common derived forms

berolak
to swirl or spin
menolak
to cause movement by pushing

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.