No. 541 in Malay
sekurang
"Sekurang" means "at least" in English.
In a sentence
Pelajar harus menghabiskan sekurang-kurangnya dua jam untuk belajar setiap hari.
Students should spend at least two hours studying each day.
In this sentence, 'sekurang-kurangnya' is used to indicate a minimum amount of time to be spent on studying.
Kehadiran pelajar dalam kelas adalah tidak kurang penting berbanding usaha mereka melakukan tugasan.
The attendance of students in class is not less important than their effort in completing assignments.
In this sentence, 'kurang' is used as part of a comparative structure to emphasize the value of attendance in relation to completing assignments.
Dia merasa sekurang-kurangnya dihargai walaupun usahanya tidak sempurna.
He feels at least appreciated even though his effort is not perfect.
Here, 'sekurang-kurangnya' is utilized to describe a minimal level of gratitude felt in a context of appreciating efforts.
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