Bahasa Melayu

lengah

Bahasa Melayu

English

dally, idle, dawdle, move slowly

To move, work, or act slowly and without urgency.

لڠاه

Examples

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  1. Jangan lengah, nanti kita terlambat sampai.

    Don't dawdle, or we will arrive late.

  2. Dia lengah ketika menyiapkan kerja rumahnya.

    He was slow and idle when preparing his homework.

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lengah

Common meaning: move or act slowly without urgency.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.