besar

Word tier 1

Meanings

large in size or amountAdj

important, high-ranking, or significantAdj

grown up or adultAdjInformal

Root word

besarlarge in size or amount

Derived words

membesarmeN-to grow up or develop in age and size
pembesarpeN-dignitary or high-ranking official
sebesarse-as big as
terbesarteR-largest in physical size or dimensions
dibesarkandi-root-kanraised or brought up (referring to childhood and upbringing)
kebesaranke-root-angreatness, majesty, or grandeur
membesarkanmeN-root-kanto raise, nurture, or bring up a child or offspring until they reach maturity
pembesaranpeN-root-angrowth or enlargement
memperbesarmeN-peR-to further enlarge what is already big
membesar-besarkanmeN-root-kanR fullto exaggerate a story, fact, or statement
besar-besaran-anon a large scale or extensively

Antonymskecil

Gajah adalah haiwan yang sangat besar.A1
An elephant is a very big animal.
Bandar itu mempunyai taman yang sangat besar.A2
The city has a very large park.
Rumah itu sangat besar dan mempunyai banyak bilik.A1
That house is very large and has many rooms.

Dia memegang tanggungjawab besar dalam projek ini.B1
He holds a great responsibility in this project.
Beliau merupakan seorang tokoh besar dalam sejarah negara.B2
He is a significant figure in the country's history.
Keputusan itu akan memberi impak besar kepada ekonomi negara.B2
That decision will have a significant impact on the country's economy.

Anak-anak saya sudah besar dan bersekolah.A2
My children are already grown up and attending school.
Apabila kamu sudah besar nanti, kamu akan faham.A2
When you are grown up, you will understand.
Janganlah menangis, kamu kan sudah besar.A2
Don't cry, you are already grown up.