Bahasa Melayu

tegas

Bahasa Melayu

English

firm, definite, clear

Describes something that is clear, definite, and not easily changed.

تڬس

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Guru itu memberi jawapan yang tegas.

    The teacher gave a clear answer.

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