Bahasa Melayu
lebih
English
especially, particularly, more so
Lebih-lebih lagi is used to stress that something is even more true or important.
لبيه
Examples
Contoh ayat
Saya suka makanan pedas, lebih-lebih lagi sambal rumah nenek.
I like spicy food, especially my grandmother’s homemade sambal.
Budak itu perlu rehat, lebih-lebih lagi selepas sakit.
The child needs rest, especially after being ill.
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What does “especially” mean in Malay?
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lebih-lebih lagi
Used for emphasis.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berlebih
- excessive or superfluous
- berlebihan
- abundant or too much
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