Bahasa Melayu
sengit
English
intense, severe, harsh, biting
Used for something very strong, severe, or sharp in effect, smell, or speech.
سڠيت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Bahasa tegurannya sangat sengit dan melukai hati.
His words of criticism were very harsh and hurtful.
Asap dari dapur itu berbau sengit.
The smoke from the kitchen had a strong, pungent smell.
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sengit
It can describe words, smells, or situations that feel severe.
Word family
Common derived forms
- bersengitan
- to clash continuously; to fight intensely
- kesengitan
- intensity; extremity; dreadfulness
- menyengit
- to become intense; to become worse
- persengitan
- a fierce clash or fight
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