Bahasa Melayu
carpet
English
in trouble, under reprimand, being scolded
If someone is on the carpet, that person is being scolded or called to account.
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia kena marah kerana lewat datang ke sekolah.
He was scolded for coming late to school.
Anak itu berada dalam keadaan kena marah selepas memecahkan pasu.
The child was in trouble after breaking the vase.
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What does “in trouble” mean in Malay?
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kena marah
Used when someone is being reprimanded.
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