Malay dictionary
keras
hard; firm; tough
Meanings
- 1hard; firm; tough
- 2harsh; severe
Examples
Batu itu sangat keras.
The stone is very hard.
Kayu meja itu sangat keras dan tidak mudah patah.
The table wood is very hard and does not break easily.
Biskut ini masih keras walaupun sudah lama disimpan.
These biscuits are still hard even though they have been stored for a long time.
Daging itu perlu dimasak lama supaya menjadi keras.
The meat needs to be cooked for a long time so that it becomes tough.
Dia bekerja dengan keras setiap hari untuk menyara keluarganya.
He works very hard every day to support his family.
Dia bercakap dengan nada yang sangat keras semasa mesyuarat.
He spoke in a very harsh tone during the meeting.
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Word family
- kerasberkerasto insist; to persist stubbornly
- se-+kerassekerasas hard as; as firmly as
- meng-+kerasmengerasto harden; become hard or stiff
Antonymslembut
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