No. 271 in Malay

dikatakan

"Was said" or "is said."

In a sentence

Dia dikatakan sebagai pelajar terbaik di sekolah.
He is said to be the best student in school.
The word "dikatakan" in this sentence is used to express a perception or assertion about someone, indicating acknowledgment of a widely accepted statement.
Cerita itu dikatakan mengandungi mesej tersembunyi.
The story is said to contain a hidden message.
Here, "dikatakan" implies that there is a belief or assertion regarding the story's content, often hinting at indirect implications or meanings.
Bandar itu dikatakan mempunyai sejarah yang menarik.
The town is said to have an intriguing history.
In this context, "dikatakan" is utilized to convey an opinion or assertion about the town, emphasizing a characteristic feature as perceived or commonly stated.

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