Bahasa Melayu

terjal

Bahasa Melayu

English

very steep, sheer, sharp

Describing a slope, edge, or drop that rises or falls very sharply.

ترجل

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Bukit itu terjal dan sukar dipanjat.

    The hill is very steep and hard to climb.

  2. Jalan di tepi gaung itu terjal.

    The road beside the ravine is very steep.

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What does “very steep” mean in Malay?

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terjal

Used for slopes or edges that drop sharply.

Word family

Common derived forms

terjali
clear; obvious

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.