Bahasa Melayu
utama
English
important, main, chief
Having the highest importance or forming the main part of something.
اوتام
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ini ialah jalan utama ke bandar itu.
This is the main road to the town.
Keselamatan menjadi perkara utama dalam acara itu.
Safety is the main issue in the event.
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What does “important” mean in Malay?
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utama
It refers to something main or chief.
Word family
Common derived forms
- keutamaan
- priority; preference
- mengutamakan
- to give priority to; to emphasize
- terutama
- especially
- terutamanya
- principally; mainly
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