Bahasa Melayu

peka

Bahasa Melayu

English

sensitive, responsive, alert

Peka describes someone or something that responds quickly and notices small changes.

ڤيكا

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Murid itu sangat peka terhadap arahan guru.

    That pupil is very responsive to the teacher's instructions.

  2. Dia peka terhadap bunyi yang halus di luar rumah.

    He is sensitive to the faint sounds outside the house.

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What does “sensitive” mean in Malay?

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peka

It means quick to notice, respond, or react.

Word family

Common derived forms

kepekaan
sensitivity; acuteness

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.