Bahasa Melayu

dote

Bahasa Melayu

English

pamper, spoil, coddle

To treat someone with too much care and attention.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Nenek selalu memanjakan cucunya dengan makanan kegemaran mereka.

    Grandmother always pampers her grandchildren with their favourite food.

  2. Jangan terlalu memanjakan anak supaya dia belajar berdikari.

    Do not spoil the child too much so that he learns to be independent.

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What does “dote on” mean in Malay?

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memanjakan

It means to treat someone with excessive affection.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.