No. 630 in Malay
mentah
"Mentah" means "raw" or "uncooked" in English.
In a sentence
Buah itu masih mentah, jadi rasanya masam.
The fruit is still unripe, so it tastes sour.
'Mentah' here refers to something that is unripe or not yet matured, typically used for fruits or vegetables.
Dia menunjukkan sikap yang agak mentah dalam cara berfikirnya.
He showed a rather immature attitude in his way of thinking.
'Mentah' in this context means immature or undeveloped, often used to describe behaviors or ideas.
Daging itu masih mentah dan tidak boleh dimakan tanpa memasaknya.
The meat is still raw and cannot be eaten without cooking it.
'Mentah' refers to raw or uncooked, commonly used when discussing food that needs preparation.
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