Malay dictionary

mendekatkan

rank #5,204

to bring closer; to move something nearer in space

Meanings

  1. 1
    to bring closer; to move something nearer in space
  2. 2
    to bring into closer contact or relationship; to draw together
  3. 3
    to make someone or something become more affectionate, harmonious, or aligned

Examples

  • Saya mendekatkan meja itu ke dinding supaya ruang tamu lebih luas.

    I moved that table closer to the wall so the living room would be more spacious.

  • Dia mendekatkan kerusi itu ke meja supaya senang membaca.

    He brought the chair closer to the table so it was easier to read.

  • Guru itu mendekatkan pelajar kepada topik sains melalui eksperimen mudah.

    The teacher brought the students closer to the science topic through simple experiments.

  • Saya mendekatkan lampu baca ke sofa supaya saya boleh membaca dengan jelas.

    I moved the reading lamp closer to the sofa so I could read clearly.

  • Langkah kecil ini dapat mendekatkan kami kepada matlamat yang sama.

    This small step can bring us closer to the same goal.

  • Makan malam bersama setiap minggu dapat mendekatkan ahli keluarga yang sibuk.

    Having dinner together every week can bring busy family members closer.

Word network

Antonyms
mendekatkanto bring closer; to move something n…menjauhkanto keep away; to move …

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