Bahasa Melayu

jeran

Bahasa Melayu

English

discouraged, deterred, intimidated

Feeling no longer willing to continue because of fear or disappointment.

جرن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia menjadi jeran selepas beberapa kali gagal.

    He became discouraged after failing several times.

  2. Kanak-kanak itu jeran untuk bermain di tepi sungai selepas terjatuh.

    The child was deterred from playing by the river after falling.

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What does “discouraged” mean in Malay?

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jeran

Used when someone is deterred or no longer willing to continue.

Word family

Common derived forms

jeri
fear; terror
jerkah
a harsh or rude shout
menjerkah
to snarl at; to speak rudely and loudly

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.