Bahasa Melayu
tajam
English
sharp, keen, piercing, caustic
Tajam describes something that is not blunt, or a remark, mind, or sense that is very keen or piercing.
تاجم
Examples
Contoh ayat
Pisau itu sangat tajam dan mudah memotong sayur.
That knife is very sharp and cuts vegetables easily.
Dia memberi komen yang tajam tetapi masih sopan.
He gave a sharp comment but was still polite.
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What does “sharp” mean in Malay?
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tajam
It can describe a blade or a keen remark.
Word family
Common derived forms
- ketajaman
- sharpness; keenness
- menajamkan
- to sharpen
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