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Malay frequency list

No. 925 in Malay

tegas

Firm; strict; assertive.

In a sentence

  • Guru itu bercakap dengan nada tegas untuk memastikan semua murid mendengar.

    The teacher spoke in a firm tone to ensure all the students listened.

    Here, 'tegas' is used to describe a tone of voice that is firm and assertive, often to command attention or establish authority.

  • Ibu selalu memberi arahan yang tegas kepada anak-anaknya untuk mendisiplinkan mereka.

    The mother always gave strict instructions to her children to discipline them.

    In this sentence, 'tegas' describes instructions or orders that are strict and clear, emphasizing the element of discipline and no ambiguity.

  • Persatuan itu mengambil tindakan yang tegas terhadap ahli yang melanggar peraturan.

    The association took a strict action against the member who violated the rules.

    Here, 'tegas' refers to a decisive and firm action, highlighting a sense of enforcement or the seriousness of the matter.

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