No. 354 in Malay
patut
"Patut" means "should," "appropriate," or "deserving" in English.
In a sentence
Saya patut pergi ke sekolah hari ini.
I should go to school today.
Here, "patut" expresses obligation or necessity, signifying what is considered appropriate or expected.
Kejadian ini patut diberi perhatian.
This incident deserves attention.
In this sentence, "patut" conveys a sense of justification or worthiness, indicating that the matter is important or valid.
Dia seorang yang patut dihormati.
He is someone who deserves to be respected.
Here, "patut" is used to assign a quality of merit, referring to a virtue or characteristic that warrants respect.
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