Bahasa Melayu
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English
frightening, scary, terrifying
Causing fear or making someone feel afraid.
مناكوتكن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kisah itu menakutkan bagi kanak-kanak.
The story is frightening for children.
Jalan itu kelihatan menakutkan pada waktu malam.
The road looks scary at night.
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menakutkan
Used for something that causes fear.
Word family
Common derived forms
- ketakutan
- fear; fright
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