sakit tua

English translation: old age

12:17 Aug 24, 2016
Malay to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs
Malay term or phrase: sakit tua
Dear translators,

We have a death certificate, where on ''causes of death'' it says: sakit tua

causes of death: sakit tua

I would be grateful if you can advice what would be the best translation for ''sakit tua''

Many thanks,
lingohorizon
United Kingdom
Local time: 21:49
English translation:old age
Explanation:
The official translation for "sakit tua" in a Malaysian government portal is "old age": https://www.statistics.gov.my/portaL_@Old/download_Populatio... (page 2, middle column)

Another source: https://www.allianz.com.my/documents/20719/125768/31_Death C...
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MY Lim
Malaysia
Local time: 05:49
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Summary of answers provided
5 +3old age
MY Lim
5infirm
Shairah Wazir
3natural causes
yam2u


  

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natural causes


Explanation:

That is what I would use myself.

yam2u
United States
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old age


Explanation:
The official translation for "sakit tua" in a Malaysian government portal is "old age": https://www.statistics.gov.my/portaL_@Old/download_Populatio... (page 2, middle column)

Another source: https://www.allianz.com.my/documents/20719/125768/31_Death C...

MY Lim
Malaysia
Local time: 05:49
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Native speaker of: English
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Thank you very much

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infirm


Explanation:
The term infirm refers to a person who is weak or ill, often due to old age. It is commonly used to describe elderly individuals who are physically weak or have decreased vitality due to age.

Example sentence(s):
  • She was too elderly and infirm to remain at home.

    https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/infirm
Shairah Wazir
Malaysia
Local time: 05:49
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