Bahasa Melayu
tegas
English
firm, definite, clear
Describes something that is clear, definite, and not easily changed.
تڬس
Examples
Contoh ayat
Guru itu memberi jawapan yang tegas.
The teacher gave a clear answer.
Dia bersuara tegas apabila membuat keputusan.
He spoke firmly when making the decision.
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What does “firm” mean in Malay?
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tegas
It can mean clear, definite, or resolute.
Word family
Common derived forms
- bertegas
- to stand firm; to emphasize
- ketegasan
- firmness; clarity; resoluteness
- menegaskan
- to state clearly; to emphasize
- tegasan
- clarification; confirmation
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