Bahasa Melayu
helah
English
excuse, trick, contrivance
A reason or trick used to avoid something or to mislead.
حيله
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia memberi helah untuk tidak hadir ke mesyuarat.
He gave an excuse for not attending the meeting.
Kanak-kanak itu cuba menggunakan helah supaya tidak dimarahi.
The child tried to use a trick so as not to be scolded.
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helah
Often used for a reason or trick that is not fully honest.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berhelah
- to give an excuse; to use a trick
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