Malay dictionary

dekati

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to approach; to move closer to

Meanings

  1. 1
    to approach; to move closer to
  2. 2
    to come near to; to draw near to (someone for a purpose)

Examples

  • Saya dekati pintu sebelum masuk.

    I approach the door before going in.

  • Kanak-kanak itu dekati bola yang bergolek ke tepi jalan.

    The child approaches the ball that rolled to the side of the road.

  • Kami dekati sungai itu untuk melihat ikan kecil.

    We approach the river to see the small fish.

  • Dia dekati saya untuk bertanya tentang kerja rumah.

    He/She comes near me to ask about the homework.

  • Dia mahu dekati jiran baharu itu supaya lebih mesra.

    She wants to come near the new neighbour to be more friendly.

  • Dia cuba dekati guru itu selepas kelas untuk meminta nasihat.

    He tried to approach the teacher after class to ask for advice.

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