Bahasa Melayu
lalai
English
careless, neglectful, forgetful
Lalai describes someone who is not careful or does not pay enough attention.
لالاي
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia lalai ketika mengunci pintu rumah.
He was careless when locking the house door.
Jangan lalai menyiapkan kerja rumah.
Do not neglect to finish your homework.
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What does “careless” mean in Malay?
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lalai
Used for someone who is not attentive or careful.
Word family
Common derived forms
- kelalaian
- carelessness; negligence
- melalaikan
- to ignore; to neglect
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