Bahasa Melayu
terkenal
English
famous, well-known
Known by many people because of a good reputation or public attention.
تركنل
Examples
Contoh ayat
Penulis itu terkenal di seluruh negara.
That writer is famous throughout the country.
Restoran kecil itu kini terkenal kerana makanannya sedap.
The small restaurant is now well-known because the food is tasty.
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What does “famous” mean in Malay?
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terkenal
It means widely known or well-known.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berkenal
- get to know
- berkenalan
- to be acquainted
- kenal
- know; recognise
- kenalan
- acquaintance
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