Malay dictionary
dekati
to approach; to move closer to
Meanings
- 1to approach; to move closer to
- 2to 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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