Bahasa Melayu
absent
English
forgetful, absent-minded
Describes someone who often forgets things because their mind is not fully attentive.
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia pelupa dan selalu meninggalkan kunci di rumah.
He is forgetful and often leaves the keys at home.
Nenek kadang-kadang lupa nama jiran tetapi masih mengenali muka mereka.
Grandmother is sometimes forgetful about names but still recognises faces.
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What does “absent” mean in Malay?
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pelupa
This sense describes someone who forgets easily or is absent-minded.
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