No. 342 in Malay
dikenakan
"Imposed," "applied," or "subjected to."
In a sentence
Bayaran tambahan telah dikenakan untuk perkhidmatan itu.
An additional charge was applied for the service.
In this context, 'dikenakan' is used to mean 'applied' or 'imposed,' usually referring to charges or fees.
Baju itu dikenakan oleh model di pentas peragaan.
The outfit was worn by the model on the runway.
Here, 'dikenakan' is used in the context of 'being worn,' specifically indicating wearing clothes.
Penalti dikenakan kepada pemain kerana melanggar peraturan.
A penalty was imposed on the player for breaking the rules.
In this context, 'dikenakan' indicates the imposition of a penalty or consequence.
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