Bahasa Melayu
ukir
English
carve, engrave
To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a design or form.
اوكير
Examples
Contoh ayat
Tukang itu ukir corak bunga pada pintu kayu.
The craftsman carved a flower pattern on the wooden door.
Nama mereka terukir pada batu peringatan.
Their names were engraved on the memorial stone.
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ukir
It can also mean to engrave.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berukir
- carved; engraved
- pengukiran
- carving; engraving
- terukir
- carved; engraved
- ukiran
- carving; sculpture
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