Bahasa Melayu

terutama

Bahasa Melayu

English

especially, particularly

Used to single out one thing as more important or more noticeable than others.

تراوتما

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Saya suka semua buah, terutama mangga.

    I like all fruits, especially mangoes.

  2. Anak-anak perlu diberi perhatian, terutama yang masih kecil.

    Children need attention, especially the younger ones.

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terutama

Used to highlight one item or group.

Word family

Common derived forms

terutamanya
principally; mainly
keutamaan
priority; preference
mengutamakan
to give priority to; to emphasize

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.