Bahasa Melayu
penting
English
important, vital, significant
Penting describes something that matters a lot or must not be ignored.
ڤنتيڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Tidur yang cukup sangat penting untuk kesihatan.
Enough sleep is very important for health.
Maklumat itu penting untuk semua orang.
That information is important for everyone.
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What does “important” mean in Malay?
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penting
Used for something that matters greatly.
Word family
Common derived forms
- kepentingan
- importance; interest
- mementingkan
- to prioritise; to consider important
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