Bahasa Melayu

tekun

Bahasa Melayu

English

diligent, hardworking, assiduous

Tekun describes someone who works steadily and with strong effort and patience.

تكون

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia belajar dengan tekun setiap malam.

    He studied diligently every night.

  2. Murid itu tekun menyiapkan kerja sekolahnya.

    The student worked hard to finish his homework.

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What does “diligent” mean in Malay?

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tekun

It describes someone who works hard and consistently.

Word family

Common derived forms

bertekun
to be diligent; to work with focus
ketekunan
diligence; perseverance

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.