Bahasa Melayu
tewas
English
defeated, lost, to perish
To lose in a contest or to die, especially in a conflict or serious event.
تيواس
Examples
Contoh ayat
Pasukan itu tewas dalam perlawanan akhir.
The team lost in the final match.
Ramai askar tewas dalam pertempuran itu.
Many soldiers perished in that battle.
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What does “defeated” mean in Malay?
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tewas
It is used when someone or a team loses.
Word family
Common derived forms
- ketewasan
- defeat; loss; failure to win
- menewaskan
- to defeat; to beat
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