Bahasa Melayu
patut
English
not suitable, not proper, uncalled for
Something that is not suitable, not proper, or not acceptable in the situation.
ڤاتوت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Gelagat itu tidak patut dalam majlis rasmi.
That behaviour is not proper at a formal event.
Dia rasa tindakan itu sangat tidak patut.
He felt that the action was very uncalled for.
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What does “uncalled for” mean in Malay?
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tidak patut
This is used for behaviour or action that is not proper.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berpatutan
- reasonable; fair; suitable
- sepatutnya
- should; ought to; properly
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