Bahasa Melayu
takut
English
to scare, to alarm, to cause panic
To make people feel afraid or panicked.
تاكوت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Berita palsu itu menakut-nakutkan orang ramai.
The false news scared the public.
Suara kuat itu menakut-nakutkan adiknya.
The loud voice alarmed his younger sibling.
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What does “to scare” mean in Malay?
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takut
Used here in the sense of causing fear or panic.
Word family
Common derived forms
- ketakutan
- fear; fright
- menakutkan
- to frighten; scary
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