Bahasa Melayu

runtun

Bahasa Melayu

English

one after another, consecutively, successively

In a sequence without interruption, one following the other.

رونتون

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kereta itu bergerak runtun di sepanjang jalan sempit.

    The cars moved one after another along the narrow road.

  2. Mereka datang runtun ke balai raya pada petang itu.

    They came one after another to the community hall that afternoon.

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What does “one after another” mean in Malay?

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runtun

Used for things happening or moving in sequence.

Word family

Common derived forms

meruntuni
to detain; to capture
meruntunkan
to arouse curiosity
runtunan
the result of pulling or dragging

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.