Tahan
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtahan/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Tahan is a verb meaning (colloquial, Malaysia, Singapore) To endure; to bear.
Meaning
(colloquial, Malaysia, Singapore) To endure; to bear.
Example Sentences
"Many local artists cannot tahan me," he says, using the Malay word for "tolerate". "If you live next to Picasso, can you tahan or not?"
If you’re buying a new car, especially a better one than your previous, it’s gonna be able to tahan your need for speed. Step on the pedal only la, why so kancheong?
2017, Zhangxin Zheng, Here’s why you shouldn’t be alarmed by pictures of “flooding” in Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, Mothership.sg The 3.2km meandering naturalised river at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park used to be a 2.7 km long straight concrete Kallang channel in the past, which would not otherwise have been able to tahan as much rainwater as it now does.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tolerate, endure, stay, support, abide, tough.
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