Bahasa Melayu
patut
English
suitable, proper, should, ought
Something suitable, proper, or what is expected or needed.
ڤاتوت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Tingkah lakunya patut dipuji.
His behaviour is worthy of praise.
Kamu patut pulang awal supaya tidak letih.
You should go home early so you will not be tired.
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patut
Patut can also express what should be done.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berpatutan
- reasonable; fair; suitable
- sepatutnya
- should; ought to; properly
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