Malay dictionary

terdiam

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to fall silent; become speechless

Meanings

  1. 1
    to remain still; stunned
  2. 2
    to fall silent; become speechless

Built from

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Root diam: silent; not speaking

Examples

  • Adik terdiam melihat bunga api yang sangat terang itu.

    My younger sibling stood still watching the very bright fireworks.

  • Saya terdiam seketika apabila mendengar berita itu.

    I fell silent for a moment when I heard that news.

  • Ibu terdiam apabila menerima panggilan itu.

    My mother fell silent when she received that call.

  • Saya terdiam sebentar selepas mendengar jawapan itu.

    I fell silent for a moment after hearing that answer.

  • Mereka terdiam seketika ketika melihat lukisan besar itu.

    They stood still for a moment when they saw the large painting.

  • Budak kecil itu terdiam di depan pintu kerana terlalu takut.

    The little child stood still by the door because he was too scared.

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