Bahasa Melayu

bujuk

Bahasa Melayu

English

coax, persuade, entice

Bujuk means to try to make someone agree or do something by gentle words or persuasion.

بوجوق

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Ibu membujuk adik supaya makan ubat.

    Mother coaxed the younger child to take the medicine.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.