Bahasa Melayu

bersifat

Bahasa Melayu

English

have a trait, be characterized by, have a certain nature

To have a particular trait, character, or nature.

برصفة

Examples

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  1. Dia bersifat tenang walaupun keadaan di sekelilingnya sibuk.

    He has a calm nature even when the surroundings are busy.

  2. Pokok itu bersifat tahan lasak dan mudah hidup di tempat panas.

    That plant is naturally hardy and easy to grow in hot places.

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bersifat

Used when something or someone has a particular character or nature.

Word family

Common derived forms

menyifatkan
to describe as; to characterize as
sifat
trait; characteristic; nature

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.