Bahasa Melayu

tahan

Bahasa Melayu

English

endure, last, tolerate, survive

To stay strong or continue through difficulty, or to allow something without اعتراض.

تاهن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia tahan sakit itu tanpa mengeluh.

    He endured the pain without complaining.

  2. Mereka tahan hidup sederhana walaupun pendapatan kecil.

    They managed to live simply even though their income was small.

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tahan

Commonly used for lasting through pain, difficulty, or pressure.

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.