Bahasa Melayu
galak
English
fierce, cheeky, often, encourage
Having a bold, lively, or sometimes impudent quality; also used for frequent actions or encouragement in some contexts.
ڬالق
Examples
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Budak itu galak tetapi mudah mesra.
The child is cheeky but easy to get along with.
Dia selalu datang galak apabila bermain bola.
He always plays with great energy when playing football.
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What does “cheeky” mean in Malay?
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galak
Galak can describe a cheeky or lively manner.
Word family
Common derived forms
- galakan
- encouragement; incentive
- menggalakkan
- to encourage; to stimulate
- penggalak
- stimulant; supporter
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