Bahasa Melayu

kukuh

Bahasa Melayu

English

strong, firm

Kukuh means strong, firm, and not easy to move or break.

كوكوه

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Tiang itu kukuh walaupun ditiup angin kuat.

    The pole is firm even though strong wind blows.

  2. Pegangan mereka terhadap janji itu sangat kukuh.

    Their commitment to the promise is very firm.

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What does “strong” mean in Malay?

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kukuh

Use kukuh for something firm or strong.

Word family

Common derived forms

kekukuhan
strength; firmness
mengukuhkan
to strengthen
memperkukuhkan
to further strengthen

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.