berkeras
Word tier 2
Meanings
Examples
- Ayah berkeras supaya kami makan sayur dahulu.A2
Father insisted that we eat vegetables first.
- Saya berkeras untuk menyiapkan kerja ini hari ini.A2
I insist on finishing this work today.
Word family
kerasberkerasbeR-to insist; to persist stubbornly
All examples
to insist; to persist stubbornlyVerb
- Ayah berkeras supaya kami makan sayur dahulu.A2
Father insisted that we eat vegetables first.
- Saya berkeras untuk menyiapkan kerja ini hari ini.A2
I insist on finishing this work today.
- Dia tetap berkeras mahu ikut walaupun sudah ditegah.B1
She still insisted on coming along even though she had been told not to.
- Ibu berkeras agar kami pulang sebelum malam.B1
Mother insisted that we return before nightfall.
- Walaupun penat, dia tetap berkeras mahu menyelesaikan latihan itu.B1
Even though he was tired, he still insisted on finishing the exercise.
- Ibu berkeras supaya kami tidur awal sebelum perjalanan jauh esok.B1
Mother insisted that we sleep early before tomorrow's long trip.
to be strict or firmVerb
- Guru itu berkeras dengan disiplin di dalam kelas.B1
That teacher is strict about discipline in class.
- Pengurus kami sangat berkeras soal masa kehadiran pekerja.B2
Our manager is very strict about employees' attendance time.
- Ketua pasukan itu berkeras tentang dilakukan latihan tepat pada waktunya.B2
The team leader was firm about training being on time.
- Cikgu itu berkeras dalam menegakkan peraturan kelas.B1
That teacher was strict in enforcing classroom rules.