Bahasa Melayu

lela

Bahasa Melayu

English

smart and of good breeding, well-bred

Smart, refined, and of good breeding.

للا

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Keluarga itu terkenal sebagai orang lela bangsawan.

    That family is known as well-bred aristocrats.

  2. Dia berbicara dengan sopan dan kelihatan sangat lela bangsawan.

    He spoke politely and looked very well-bred.

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What does “well-bred” mean in Malay?

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lela bangsawan

This phrase describes someone refined and of good breeding.

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.