Bahasa Melayu
leta
English
despicable, base, low
The word leta is used to describe a person or act as shameful and of very low character.
لت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Perbuatan itu dianggap leta oleh penduduk kampung.
The act was considered shameful by the villagers.
Dia menolak sikap leta dan menasihati rakannya supaya berubah.
She rejected the despicable attitude and advised her friend to change.
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leta
Leta describes something shameful or of very low character.
Word family
Common derived forms
- meletakan
- to despise; to disgrace; to curse
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