Malay dictionary

mengecilkan

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to make something smaller in size or dimensions

Meanings

+kecil+mengecilkan

Root kecil: small in size or dimensions

Ibu mengecilkan api semasa mereneh sup itu.
Mother lowered the flame while simmering the soup.
Tukang jahit itu sedang mengecilkan bahagian pinggang seluar saya.
The tailor is making the waist of my trousers {{smaller}}.
Tukang emas itu sedang mengecilkan lilitan cincin tunang kakak saya.
The jeweler is reducing the size of my sister's engagement ring circumference.
Dia mengamalkan pemakanan seimbang dan senaman rutin untuk mengecilkan perut.
She practices a balanced diet and routine exercise to slim down her stomach.
Cikgu meminta saya mengecilkan tulisan supaya semua nota dapat dimuatkan dalam satu muka surat.
The teacher asked me to make my handwriting {{smaller}} so that all the notes could fit on one page.
Program ini dilaksanakan untuk mengecilkan jurang pendapatan masyarakat.
This program is implemented to narrow the income gap of the community.

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