Bahasa Melayu
berhelah
English
give an excuse, use a trick, make excuses
To use an excuse or trick to avoid something or to mislead others.
برحيله
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia berhelah supaya tidak datang awal.
He made an excuse so that he would not come early.
Mereka berhelah untuk mengelak daripada membayar.
They used a trick to avoid paying.
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What does “make excuses” mean in Malay?
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berhelah
It refers to using excuses or tricks.
Word family
Common derived forms
- helah
- excuse; trick; contrivance
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