menghambat
Menghambat is an Indonesian verb that means to hinder, impede or obstruct. It is derived from the root word “hambat” which directly translates to “block” or “barrier” in English. The prefix “meng-” is used to form a verb that indicates the action of causing something to be obstructed. Therefore, “menghambat” literally means to create a blockage or to make something difficult to proceed.
In everyday usage, menghambat can refer to both physical and abstract impediments. For example, a traffic jam
Grammatically, menghambat is a transitive verb, meaning it typically takes a direct object. It can be conjugated
In related Indonesian language studies, “hambar” is a colloquial form often used in informal speech, while “menghambat”