Bahasa Melayu

utus

Bahasa Melayu

English

send, dispatch, messenger, courier

Utus means to send someone or something, often in an official way, and it can also refer to sending a messenger.

اوتوس

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Ayah mengutus surat kepada kakaknya.

    Father sent a letter to his older brother.

  2. Sekolah itu mengutus dua orang pelajar ke pertandingan luar.

    The school dispatched two students to the outside competition.

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What does “send” mean in Malay?

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utus

Utus is used for sending, especially in a formal or official sense.

Word family

Common derived forms

berutus
to correspond
perutusan
a message, speech, or official communication
utusan
a messenger or delegate

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.