Category: AdjectivesPart of speech: adjectiveDifficulty: Common
buruk
/buruk/Roman
English meaning: Bad
Definition
Of poor quality or unpleasant.
Example
“Itu ide yang buruk.”
In English: “That is a bad idea.”
Another example: “Cuaca buruk membuat penerbangan ditunda.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Adjective meaning bad, poor in quality, or unpleasant; somewhat formal. In casual speech 'jelek' is more common for 'bad/ugly'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Buruk' has Malay origins and translates to 'bad' or 'ugly'. The word has maintained its meaning through the evolution of the Indonesian language.
Common Collocations
- cuaca buruk
- kebiasaan buruk
- nasib buruk
- buruk sangka
- kondisi buruk
Word Forms
comparative: lebih buruk; superlative: paling buruk / terburuk; verb: memburuk (to worsen)
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Literary Heritage
“Aku ini binatang jalang dari kumpulannya terbuang”
“I am a wild animal, cast out from its herd.”
“Menulis adalah bekerja untuk keabadian”
“Writing is working for eternity.”
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