mendekatkan
Meanings
Examples
- Saya mendekatkan meja itu ke dinding supaya ruang tamu lebih luas.A1
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.A1
He brought the chair closer to the table so it was easier to read.
Word family
Other family forms
- dekatkanto bring closer; to move nearer
All examples
to bring closer; to move something nearer in spaceVerb
- Saya mendekatkan meja itu ke dinding supaya ruang tamu lebih luas.A1
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.A1
He brought the chair closer to the table so it was easier to read.
- Saya mendekatkan lampu baca ke sofa supaya saya boleh membaca dengan jelas.A2
I moved the reading lamp closer to the sofa so I could read clearly.
to bring into closer contact or relationship; to draw togetherVerb
- Guru itu mendekatkan pelajar kepada topik sains melalui eksperimen mudah.A2
The teacher brought the students closer to the science topic through simple experiments.
- Langkah kecil ini dapat mendekatkan kami kepada matlamat yang sama.B1
This small step can bring us closer to the same goal.
- Dialog yang baik boleh mendekatkan hubungan antara jiran yang lama berjauhan.B2
Good conversation can bring the relationship between neighbors who have been distant closer.
to make someone or something become more affectionate, harmonious, or alignedVerb
- Perbualan jujur boleh mendekatkan hubungan antara dua sahabat.B2
An honest conversation can strengthen the relationship between two friends.
- Ucapan maaf yang ikhlas boleh mendekatkan hati mereka semula.B2
A sincere apology can bring their hearts closer again.
- Makan malam bersama setiap minggu dapat mendekatkan ahli keluarga yang sibuk.B1
Having dinner together every week can bring busy family members closer.