Merosakkan

Merosakkan is a Malay word that translates to "to damage," "to spoil," or "to destroy" in English. It is a verb used to describe an action that causes harm, ruin, or loss of integrity to something. This can apply to physical objects, abstract concepts, or even reputations.

For instance, one might say "Anak itu merosakkan mainan itu" which means "The child damaged the toy." In a more abstract sense, "Ketiadaan bukti boleh merosakkan kes" could be translated as "Lack of evidence can damage the case." The word can also imply making something unusable or ineffective. For example, "Hujan lebat merosakkan perjalanan kami" means "The heavy rain ruined our journey."

The root word is "rosak," meaning damaged or broken. "Merosakkan" is the active verb form, indicating the agent causing the damage. The word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing to describe negative changes or acts of destruction. It encompasses a range of severity, from minor damage to complete annihilation, depending on the context.