Bahasa Melayu
leka
English
careless, absorbed, lax
Not paying proper attention, or too relaxed and not strict enough.
ليك
Examples
Contoh ayat
Jangan leka ketika melintas jalan.
Don't be careless when crossing the road.
Dia leka menonton televisyen hingga terlupa makan malam.
He was absorbed in watching television and forgot dinner.
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What does “careless” mean in Malay?
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leka
Used for someone not paying enough attention.
Word family
Common derived forms
- melekakan
- to make careless or absorbed
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