Bahasa Melayu
liat
English
stiff, tough, hard, reluctant
Firm or not easy to bend, and also used for someone who is unwilling to do something.
ليات
Examples
Contoh ayat
Daging itu liat dan susah dipotong.
The meat is tough and hard to cut.
Dia liat hendak bangun awal pada hujung minggu.
He is reluctant to get up early on weekends.
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liat
Used for something firm, hard, or difficult to work with.
Word family
Common derived forms
- keliat
- to wriggle away
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