Bahasa Melayu
gila
English
to demand respect, to insist on respect
This phrase means to keep insisting that other people show respect.
ڬيلا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia suka gila hormat apabila bercakap dengan orang bawahannya.
He likes to demand respect when speaking to people below him.
Jangan gila hormat sampai menyusahkan orang lain.
Don’t insist on respect in a way that troubles other people.
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What does “to demand respect” mean in Malay?
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gila hormat
This phrase is used when someone insists on being respected.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menggila
- to go crazy; to become intense
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