This is the 630th most frequent Malay word.
mentah
"Mentah" means "raw" or "uncooked" in English.
'Mentah' here refers to something that is unripe or not yet matured, typically used for fruits or vegetables.
Buah itu masih mentah, jadi rasanya masam.
The fruit is still unripe, so it tastes sour.
'Mentah' refers to raw or uncooked, commonly used when discussing food that needs preparation.
Daging itu masih mentah dan tidak boleh dimakan tanpa memasaknya.
The meat is still raw and cannot be eaten without cooking it.
'Mentah' in this context means immature or undeveloped, often used to describe behaviors or ideas.