Bahasa Melayu

tahan

Bahasa Melayu

English

durable, hard-wearing, tough, sturdy

Able to stay in good condition, not easily damaged, and suitable for rough use.

تاهن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Beg itu tahan lasak dan sesuai untuk perjalanan jauh.

    That bag is durable and suitable for long trips.

  2. Bajunya tahan lasak walaupun dipakai setiap hari.

    His shirt is hard-wearing even though he wears it every day.

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What does “durable” mean in Malay?

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tahan lasak

Used for something strong and suitable for rough use.

Word family

Common derived forms

menahan
to hold back; to restrain; to arrest
tertahan
durable; resistant; able to withstand
ketahanan
endurance; tolerance; fortitude

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.