Bahasa Melayu
runcing
English
pointed, sharp, tapered
Runcing describes something with a sharp point or a shape that narrows at the end.
رونچيڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Hujung pensel itu sangat runcing.
The tip of the pencil was very sharp.
Atap rumah lama itu nampak runcing dari jauh.
The roof of the old house looked pointed from far away.
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What does “pointed” mean in Malay?
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runcing
It describes something that has a sharp point or tapers at the end.
Word family
Common derived forms
- meruncing
- to taper; to become sharp at the edge
- meruncingkan
- to taper; to sharpen
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