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important in Malay

penting

UK/ɪmˈpɔː.tənt//ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt/

important in Malay: penting. In English, important means having relevant and crucial value; having import.

Malay words for important

having relevant and crucial value
penting

English meaning of important

  1. adjective Having relevant and crucial value; having import.
  2. adjective Pompous; self-important.

Full definition of important

important in a sentence

  • We thought it important for there to be a fire escape at the back of every building.

Synonyms of important

All synonyms of important

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Questions about important in Malay

What is the meaning of important in Malay?
Important in Malay is penting.
Apakah maksud important dalam bahasa Melayu?
Important: penting.
What does important mean in English?
Important means having relevant and crucial value; having import.

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