Bahasa Melayu
runtuh
English
collapse, cave in, fall down
To fall down suddenly or break apart from loss of support.
رونتوه
Examples
Contoh ayat
Bumbung rumah itu runtuh selepas hujan lebat.
The roof of the house collapsed after heavy rain.
Tanah di tepi jalan runtuh ketika hujan turun.
The soil beside the road caved in when it rained.
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What does “collapse” mean in Malay?
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runtuh
Used when something falls down or caves in.
Word family
Common derived forms
- keruntuhan
- collapse; destruction
- meruntuhkan
- to demolish; cause to collapse
- runtuhan
- ruins; debris
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