Bahasa Melayu

terus

Bahasa Melayu

English

straight, direct, continuous, straight away

In a straight or direct way, or without stopping.

تروس

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia berjalan terus ke rumah selepas sekolah.

    He walked straight home after school.

  2. Lampu itu menyala terus sepanjang malam.

    The light stayed on continuously طوال the night.

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What does “straight” mean in Malay?

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terus

Used for a direct path or direct action.

Word family

Common derived forms

berterusan
continue; last; endure; continuously.
menerusi
go through; via; by means of.
meneruskan
go on with; continue; resume.
seterusnya
then; after that; next; henceforth.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.