menampan

Indonesian

Verb

mênampan

  1. active of tampan

Malay

Etymology

From men- +‎ tampan (“to block, to obstruct”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mə.nam.pan/

Verb

menampan (Jawi spelling منمڤن)

  1. to block; to obstruct; to stop (something from passing).
    Tembok tinggi itu menampan pandangan ke arah laut. ― The tall wall blocked the view toward the sea.
  2. to buffer; to shield; to protect from impact, wind, or danger.
    Bukit itu menampan kampung daripada tiupan angin kuat. ― The hill shielded the village from strong winds.
  3. (figurative) to restrain; to curb (emotion, impulse).
    Dia cuba menampan perasaannya supaya tidak marah. ― He tried to restrain his feelings so as not to get angry.

Synonyms

  • menghalang — to block, prevent
  • menyekat — to obstruct
  • melindungi — to protect
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