Bahasa Melayu

lewa

Bahasa Melayu

English

half-heartedly, carelessly, unenthusiastically

In a way that is not fully serious, careful, or enthusiastic.

ليوا

Examples

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  1. Dia menjawab soalan itu dengan lewa sahaja.

    He answered the question half-heartedly.

  2. Rita menyiapkan kerja itu secara lewa.

    Rita completed the work carelessly.

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lewa

Used for doing something without full effort or attention.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.