Bahasa Melayu

kasihan

Bahasa Melayu

English

pity, sympathy, sorry

A feeling of sadness or compassion for someone who is suffering, or an expression that shows that feeling.

كاسيهن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Wajahnya penuh kasihan apabila melihat anak itu menangis.

    Her face showed pity when she saw the child crying.

  2. Kami berasa kasihan kepada jiran yang kehilangan barangnya.

    We felt sympathy for the neighbour who lost his things.

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What does “pity” mean in Malay?

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kasihan

It can also be used as an expression of sympathy, like “sorry.”

Word family

Common derived forms

berkasih
to be in love with each other
kasih
love; affection; sympathy
mengasihi
to love; to care for

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.