Bahasa Melayu

mengut

Bahasa Melayu

English

ill-fitting, unsuitable, not in harmony

Mengut describes something that does not fit well or does not suit the situation.

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Examples

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  1. Baju itu mengut pada bahunya.

    That shirt fits badly on his shoulders.

  2. Nada suaranya mengut dengan suasana majlis.

    His tone did not suit the mood of the event.

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mengut

It can also mean unsuitable or not in harmony.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.