No. 577 in Malay
menghalang
"To prevent" or "to obstruct."
In a sentence
Polisi baru ini menghalang penyertaan ramai pelajar dalam program tersebut.
This new policy prevents many students from participating in the program.
In this sentence, 'menghalang' is used to mean 'to prevent' or 'to impede', showing a direct effect of hindrance caused by the policy.
Pokok besar itu menghalang pemandangan dari tingkap bilik saya.
That large tree blocks the view from my room window.
Here, 'menghalang' conveys the meaning of 'blocking' or 'obstructing', referring to the tree physically hindering the view.
Dia cuba menghalang rancangan jahat mereka.
He tried to obstruct their evil plans.
'Menghalang' in this sentence is interpreted as 'to obstruct' or 'to interfere with', demonstrating an attempt to counteract or thwart the plans.
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