Bahasa Melayu

makan

Bahasa Melayu

English

feel sad, pine, worry deeply

To feel troubled and unhappy because of something that hurts the heart or mind.

ماكن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia makan hati selepas ditinggalkan kawan rapatnya.

    He felt deeply hurt after being left by his close friend.

  2. Jangan makan hati kerana perkara kecil.

    Do not worry deeply over a small matter.

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What does “feel sad” mean in Malay?

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makan hati

This idiom refers to deep hurt or worry.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.