Bahasa Melayu

takut

Bahasa Melayu

English

afraid, frightened, anxious

Feeling fear or worry about something.

تاكوت

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kanak-kanak itu takut akan bunyi guruh.

    The child is afraid of the thunder.

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