Bahasa Melayu

lela

Bahasa Melayu

English

young and smart-looking, youthful

Young and attractive in appearance, especially with a smart look.

للا

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Budak itu nampak lela dengan baju sekolahnya yang kemas.

    The child looked youthful with the neat school uniform.

  2. Wajahnya masih lela walaupun sudah bekerja.

    Her face still looked young and smart-looking even though she was already working.

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What does “young and smart-looking” mean in Malay?

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lela

This sense describes a youthful, smart appearance.

Word family

Common derived forms

berlela
to act or behave conceitedly and arrogantly; put on airs
lelai
droop; sag; bend down
melelakan
to gesture; to swagger

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.