Bahasa Melayu

beside

Bahasa Melayu

English

beside oneself, overwhelmed, out of control

To be so emotional that you cannot control yourself properly.

Examples

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  1. Dia tidak mampu mengawal diri selepas mendengar khabar itu.

    She was beside herself after hearing the news.

  2. Ibu itu terlalu sedih hingga tidak tenang sepanjang hari.

    The mother was so upset that she was unable to calm down all day.

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What does “be beside oneself” mean in Malay?

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tidak mampu mengawal diri kerana terlalu mengikut perasaan

It describes very strong emotion.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.