Bahasa Melayu
takut
English
afraid, frightened, anxious
Feeling fear or worry about something.
تاكوت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kanak-kanak itu takut akan bunyi guruh.
The child is afraid of the thunder.
Dia takut untuk bercakap di hadapan orang ramai.
He is nervous to speak in front of a crowd.
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What does “afraid” mean in Malay?
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takut
Used when someone feels fear or worry.
Word family
Common derived forms
- ketakutan
- fear; fright
- menakutkan
- to frighten; scary
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