Bahasa Melayu
pangkas
English
trim, clip, cut short
This means to cut something shorter or neater, especially hair, plants, or edges.
ڤڠكس
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia pangkas rambutnya supaya nampak kemas.
She trimmed her hair so it would look neat.
Petani itu pangkas dahan yang terlalu panjang.
The farmer pruned the branches that were too long.
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What does “trim” mean in Malay?
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pangkas
It is commonly used for hair or plants.
Word family
Common derived forms
- memangkas
- to trim; to cut; to crop
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