Bahasa Melayu
gila
English
madman, insane person
This phrase refers to a man who is mentally ill or behaves like an insane person.
ڬيلا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Orang gila itu bercakap seorang diri di tepi jalan.
The madman was talking to himself by the roadside.
Penduduk kampung membantu orang gila itu dengan memanggil bantuan.
The villagers helped the madman by calling for help.
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What does “madman” mean in Malay?
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orang gila
This phrase refers to a mentally ill person.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menggila
- to go crazy; to become intense
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