Bahasa Melayu
bakhil
English
miserly, stingy, mean
Not willing to spend or give; very stingy with money or help.
بخيل
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Janganlah bakhil sangat sampai tidak mahu berkongsi makanan.
Don't be so stingy that you refuse to share food.
Sikap bakhil membuat dia tidak disenangi jiran.
His miserly attitude made him unpopular with his neighbours.
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bakhil
It describes someone who is unwilling to spend or share.
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