All wordstuaPlay pronunciation.tuaL1CommonMeanings1old (in age)Adj2mature or ripe (of fruit or resources)Adj3dark (of a color)AdjExamplesPlay pronunciation.Datuk saya sudah tua tetapi masih kuat.A1My grandfather is already old but still strong.Play pronunciation.Dia kelihatan lebih tua daripada usia sebenarnya.B1He looks older than his actual age.Word familyRoot wordtuaold (in age)Derived wordsketuake-leadersetuase-as old astertuateR-eldestpengetuapeN-ke-principal or headmaster of an education institutiondiketuaidi-root-iled by; headed bymengetuaimeN-root-ike-to lead or head (a group, organization, or project)