No. 262 in Malay
mengurangkan
"To reduce" or "to lessen."
In a sentence
Saya sedang berusaha mengurangkan gula dalam makanan saya.
I am trying to reduce sugar in my diet.
In this sentence, "mengurangkan" is used to indicate the action of reducing or decreasing a quantity of something, specifically "sugar".
Mengurangkan penggunaan plastik adalah langkah penting untuk menjaga alam sekitar.
Reducing the use of plastic is an important step to protect the environment.
Here, "mengurangkan" is applied to the reduction of an action or habit, specifically the use of plastic.
Latihan yang konsisten dapat mengurangkan risiko penyakit.
Consistent exercise can reduce the risk of illness.
In this context, "mengurangkan" is used to express the idea of decreasing the likelihood or degree of risk associated with a condition or situation.
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