Bahasa Melayu

taklid

Bahasa Melayu

English

blindly, without thinking, carelessly

Used in the expression taklid buta for doing something without thinking carefully.

تقليد

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia menerima semua berita itu secara taklid buta.

    He accepted all the news blindly.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.