Bahasa Melayu
stern
English
stern, strict, serious
Very strict and serious in manner.
Examples
Contoh ayat
Guru itu terkenal kerana sikapnya yang tegas.
The teacher was known for his strict manner.
Wajahnya kelihatan keras ketika memberi nasihat.
Her face looked stern when she gave advice.
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What does “stern” mean in Malay?
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tegas
It means strict and serious in manner.
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