Bahasa Melayu
taklid
English
blindly, without thinking, carelessly
Used in the expression taklid buta for doing something without thinking carefully.
تقليد
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia menerima semua berita itu secara taklid buta.
He accepted all the news blindly.
Jangan ikut arahan orang secara taklid buta.
Do not follow other people’s instructions blindly.
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What does “blindly” mean in Malay?
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blindly
It means doing or accepting something without thinking.
Word family
Common derived forms
- bertaklid
- to follow earlier authorities; to adhere to inherited beliefs.
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