Bahasa Melayu

toreh

Bahasa Melayu

English

incise, cut open, tap

To cut into something, open it with a cut, or tap a tree for its sap.

توريه

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Doktor toreh kulit yang luka itu dengan berhati-hati.

    The doctor carefully cut into the injured skin.

  2. Petani itu toreh pokok getah pada waktu pagi.

    The farmer tapped the rubber tree in the morning.

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What does “incise” mean in Malay?

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toreh

Used for cutting into something or making a cut.

Word family

Common derived forms

torehan
an incision or cut

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.