No. 402 in Malay
berterusan
"Berterusan" means "continuous" or "ongoing" in English.
In a sentence
Kerja keras itu membuahkan hasil kerana usaha berterusan.
The hard work bore fruit due to continuous effort.
In this sentence, 'berterusan' is used to describe an action or effort that is carried out consistently over time without interruption.
Hujan berterusan sejak pagi menyebabkan banjir di beberapa kawasan.
Continuous rain since morning caused flooding in some areas.
Here, 'berterusan' illustrates an ongoing and unrelenting condition, referring to the rain persisting without stopping.
Mereka berusaha dengan berterusan untuk mencapai matlamat mereka.
They persevered continuously to achieve their goals.
In this context, 'berterusan' emphasizes that the action of striving is carried out persistently and consistently in pursuit of an objective.
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