Bahasa Melayu

lemah

Bahasa Melayu

English

weak-willed, lacking resolve

Not having enough willpower or firmness.

لمه

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia mudah ikut ajakan buruk kerana lemah semangat.

    He is easily led into bad behaviour because he is weak-willed.

  2. Jangan jadi lemah semangat apabila menghadapi kegagalan.

    Do not be weak-willed when facing failure.

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What does “weak-willed” mean in Malay?

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lemah semangat

It describes someone who lacks firmness or courage.

Word family

Common derived forms

melemahkan
to weaken

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.