No. 463 in Malay
serius
Serius: Serious.
In a sentence
Dia kelihatan serius ketika berbicara tentang masalah itu.
He looked serious when talking about the issue.
The word 'serius' here describes the demeanor of the subject, indicating a lack of humor or lightheartedness.
Adakah kamu serius ingin memulakan perniagaan ini?
Are you serious about starting this business?
In this sentence, 'serius' is used to inquire about the genuine intention or determination of the subject.
Pelajaran ini memerlukan perhatian yang serius dari semua pelajar.
This lesson requires serious attention from all students.
Here, 'serius' emphasizes the importance or intensity of the required focus.
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