Bahasa Melayu

tahan

Bahasa Melayu

English

fireproof, heat-resistant, flame-resistant

Able to resist fire or very high heat without easily burning or being damaged.

تاهن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kotak itu dibuat daripada bahan tahan api.

    The box is made from fire-resistant material.

  2. Tirai tahan api dipasang di panggung itu.

    Fireproof curtains were installed in that theatre.

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What does “fireproof” mean in Malay?

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tahan api

Used for something made to resist burning or high heat.

Word family

Common derived forms

menahan
to hold back; to restrain; to arrest
tertahan
durable; resistant; able to withstand

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.