Bahasa Melayu
bela
English
defend, protect, avenge
Bela means to defend or protect someone, and it can also mean to avenge a wrong.
بلا
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Kakak cuba bela adiknya daripada ditolak.
The older sister tried to protect her younger sibling from being pushed.
Dia mahu menuntut bela atas kejadian itu.
He wanted to avenge what had happened.
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bela
Bela can mean to defend or to avenge.
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