Bahasa Melayu

terhakis

Bahasa Melayu

English

eroded, worn away

Made thinner or smaller by being worn away little by little.

ترهاكيس

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Tebing sungai itu terhakis oleh air.

    The river bank was eroded by the water.

  2. Permukaan batu itu sudah terhakis.

    The surface of that stone has already worn away.

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What does “eroded” mean in Malay?

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terhakis

It means worn away gradually.

Word family

Common derived forms

hakis
to wear away gradually or erode
hakisan
erosion

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.