Bahasa Melayu

tenang

Bahasa Melayu

English

calm, peaceful, quiet, still

Quiet and peaceful, with no disturbance or excitement.

تنڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Tasik itu kelihatan tenang pada waktu pagi.

    The lake looks calm in the morning.

  2. Dia bercakap dengan suara yang tenang.

    She spoke in a calm voice.

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What does “calm” mean in Malay?

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tenang

It describes a quiet and peaceful state.

Word family

Common derived forms

bertenang
to keep calm; to calm down
ketenangan
calmness; peace; composure
menenangkan
to calm; to soothe; to pacify

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.