Bahasa Melayu
bujuk
English
coax, persuade, entice
Bujuk means to try to make someone agree or do something by gentle words or persuasion.
بوجوق
Examples
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Ibu membujuk adik supaya makan ubat.
Mother coaxed the younger child to take the medicine.
Dia cuba membujuk rakannya supaya datang awal.
He tried to persuade his friend to come early.
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bujuk
It means to persuade gently.
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