Bahasa Melayu

tadahan

Bahasa Melayu

English

catchment

An area or system that collects water or flow.

تادهن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kerajaan membina saluran baharu di kawasan tadahan itu.

    The government built a new channel in the catchment area.

  2. Hutan di kawasan tadahan perlu dipelihara.

    The forest in the catchment area needs to be protected.

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What does “catchment” mean in Malay?

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tadahan

Refers to an area that collects water or flow.

Word family

Common derived forms

tadah
receptacle; to receive with both hands; to receive stolen goods.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.