Bahasa Melayu

penghalang

Bahasa Melayu

English

obstruction, hindrance, one who hinders

A penghalang is something or someone that blocks progress or makes movement difficult.

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Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Pagar itu menjadi penghalang antara dua halaman rumah.

    The fence became an obstruction between the two house yards.

  2. Kita perlu mencari jalan keluar daripada penghalang ini.

    We need to find a way out of this hindrance.

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What does “hindrance” mean in Malay?

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penghalang

It can refer to a blockage or a person who causes delay.

Word family

Common derived forms

menghalangi
to block or obstruct repeatedly
menghalangkan
to put across or obstruct with
terhalang
blocked, obstructed, or hindered

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.