Bahasa Melayu
petaka
English
disaster, misfortune, mishap
A petaka is a bad event that causes great damage, trouble, or sorrow.
ڤتاك
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Banjir besar itu membawa petaka kepada banyak keluarga.
The big flood brought disaster to many families.
Kecuaian kecil boleh menjadi petaka jika tidak diberi perhatian.
A small carelessness can become a misfortune if it is not given attention.
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