awful in Malay
teruk
UK/ˈɔːfʊl/
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British/ˈoːfəl/
awful in Malay: teruk. In English, awful means very bad.
Malay words for awful
- very bad
- teruk
English meaning of awful
- adjective Very bad.
- adjective Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.
- adjective Causing fear or horror; appalling, terrible.
- adjective Awe-inspiring; filling with profound reverence or respect; profoundly impressive.
awful in a sentence
- The smell of my socks is awful.
- We saw such an awful film last night that we left the theater before the end.
- I have learnt an awful amount today.
Synonyms of awful
awful in other languages
Questions about awful in Malay
- What is the meaning of awful in Malay?
- Awful in Malay is teruk.
- Apakah maksud awful dalam bahasa Melayu?
- Awful: teruk.
- What does awful mean in English?
- Awful means very bad.
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