Malay dictionary

dekatkan

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to bring closer; to move nearer

Meanings

  1. 1
    to bring closer; to move nearer
  2. 2
    to make (someone/something) feel close; to foster closeness

Examples

  • Saya dekatkan kerusi itu ke meja.

    I bring that chair {{closer}} to the table.

  • Doktor menyuruh saya dekatkan muka ke lampu untuk pemeriksaan.

    The doctor asked me to bring my face {{closer}} to the light for an examination.

  • Dia dekatkan buku itu ke mata kerana hurufnya kecil.

    He brought the book closer to his eyes because the letters were small.

  • Ibu dekatkan bayi itu ke dadanya.

    The mother brought the baby closer to her chest.

  • Saya cuba dekatkan diri dengan jiran baru supaya kami lebih mesra.

    I tried to make myself closer to the new neighbor so we would be more friendly.

  • Guru itu cuba dekatkan pelajar yang pemalu dengan kumpulan kelas.

    The teacher tried to bring the shy student closer to the class group.

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