Bahasa Melayu

ganas

Bahasa Melayu

English

fierce, cruel, wild

Ganas describes someone or something that is fierce, cruel, or wild.

ڬانس

Examples

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  1. Anjing itu kelihatan ganas kepada orang asing.

    The dog looked fierce toward strangers.

  2. Cuaca laut menjadi ganas pada petang itu.

    The sea became rough and fierce that afternoon.

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What does “fierce” mean in Malay?

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ganas

It can also mean cruel or wild, depending on context.

Word family

Common derived forms

keganasan
violence; cruelty
mengganas
to become violent or fierce
pengganas
terrorist

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.