Bahasa Melayu

degil

Bahasa Melayu

English

stubborn, obstinate, headstrong

Degil describes someone who refuses to listen or change their mind easily.

دڬيل

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Adik saya degil walaupun sudah diberi nasihat.

    My younger sibling was stubborn even after being advised.

  2. Jangan degil ketika guru bercakap.

    Do not be stubborn when the teacher is speaking.

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degil

It describes someone who refuses advice or change.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.