Bahasa Melayu
penghalang
English
obstruction, hindrance, one who hinders
A penghalang is something or someone that blocks progress or makes movement difficult.
ڤڠهالڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Pagar itu menjadi penghalang antara dua halaman rumah.
The fence became an obstruction between the two house yards.
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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