Bahasa Melayu

lela

Bahasa Melayu

English

as one pleases, freely, without restraint

In a way that follows only one’s own wishes, without restraint.

للا

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kanak-kanak itu berlari lela-selelanya di taman.

    The child ran about freely in the park.

  2. Jangan bertindak lela-selelanya tanpa memikirkan orang lain.

    Do not act however you please without thinking of others.

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What does “as one pleases” mean in Malay?

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lela-selelanya

It means freely, without restraint, according to one’s own wish.

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.