Bahasa Melayu

auta

Bahasa Melayu

English

lying, boasting, exaggeration

This refers to speech that is untrue, proud, or made bigger than it really is.

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Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Ceritanya penuh auta, jadi kami tidak percaya.

    His story was full of lies, so we did not believe it.

  2. Jangan suka auta semata-mata mahu nampak hebat.

    Do not boast just to look impressive.

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auta

It can also carry the sense of boasting or exaggeration.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.