Bahasa Melayu

tertindas

Bahasa Melayu

English

oppressed, downtrodden

Tertindas describes people who are oppressed or treated unfairly and badly.

ترتيندس

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Golongan tertindas memerlukan perlindungan.

    Oppressed groups need protection.

  2. Dia bercakap untuk membantu masyarakat tertindas.

    He spoke up to help oppressed communities.

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What does “oppressed” mean in Malay?

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tertindas

It refers to people who are treated unfairly and harshly.

Word family

Common derived forms

tindas
to oppress; to suppress
tindasan
oppression

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.