Bahasa Melayu

naik

Bahasa Melayu

English

ascend a throne, be enthroned, take the throne

To become ruler by taking a throne or being formally installed as ruler.

ناءيق

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Raja itu naik takhta pada usia muda.

    That king ascends the throne at a young age.

  2. Putera sulung itu akan naik takhta tidak lama lagi.

    The eldest prince will take the throne soon.

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What does “ascend a throne” mean in Malay?

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naik takhta

Use naik takhta for becoming ruler.

Word family

Common derived forms

kenaikan
a rise; an increase
menaik
to rise; to go up; to climb
menaikkan
to raise; to lift up; to increase

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.