Bahasa Melayu

terbantut

Bahasa Melayu

English

stunted, hindered, delayed

Something that is not developing properly or is being held back.

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Examples

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  1. Pokok itu terbantut kerana kekurangan air.

    The plant was stunted because it lacked water.

  2. Rancangan mereka terbantut akibat hujan lebat.

    Their plan was delayed because of heavy rain.

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What does “stunted” mean in Malay?

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terbantut

It is used for growth or progress that is held back.

Word family

Common derived forms

bantut
stunt; hinder growth

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.