Bahasa Melayu

mudarat

Bahasa Melayu

English

harmful, pernicious, disastrous

Describes something that causes harm, damage, or bad effects.

مضرة

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Asap itu mudarat kepada kesihatan kanak-kanak.

    That smoke is harmful to children’s health.

  2. Kesan mudarat daripada tabiat itu sangat besar.

    The harmful effects of that habit are very serious.

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What does “harmful” mean in Malay?

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mudarat

It refers to something that brings damage or bad effects.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.