Bahasa Melayu
tajam
English
sharp-tongued, cutting, biting
Tajam mulut describes speech that is harsh, cutting, or unpleasantly direct.
تاجم
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia terkenal tajam mulut apabila marah.
He is known for being sharp-tongued when angry.
Kata-katanya tajam mulut dan menyakitkan hati.
His words were cutting and hurtful.
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What does “sharp-tongued” mean in Malay?
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tajam mulut
It refers to harsh or cutting speech.
Word family
Common derived forms
- ketajaman
- sharpness; keenness
- menajamkan
- to sharpen
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