This is the 354th most frequent Malay word.
patut
"Patut" means "should," "appropriate," or "deserving" in English.
Here, "patut" expresses obligation or necessity, signifying what is considered appropriate or expected.
Saya patut pergi ke sekolah hari ini.
I should go to school today.
In this sentence, "patut" conveys a sense of justification or worthiness, indicating that the matter is important or valid.
Kejadian ini patut diberi perhatian.
This incident deserves attention.
Here, "patut" is used to assign a quality of merit, referring to a virtue or characteristic that warrants respect.