Bahasa Melayu

tertahan

Bahasa Melayu

English

durable, hard-wearing, long-lasting

Something that is tertahan is built or made to last and not wear out easily.

ترتاهن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kasut itu tertahan walaupun dipakai setiap hari.

    Those shoes are durable even though they are worn every day.

  2. Meja kayu itu masih tertahan selepas bertahun-tahun digunakan.

    That wooden table is still hard-wearing after being used for years.

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What does “durable” mean in Malay?

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tertahan

Used for something that lasts well or does not wear out easily.

Word family

Common derived forms

menahan
to hold back; to restrain; to hold; to arrest; stop; check
tahan
durable; hardy
ketahanan
endurance; tolerance; fortitude

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.