Bahasa Melayu
malu
English
shy, bashful, modest
Malu describes a person who feels shy, embarrassed, or modest.
مالو
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Adik saya malu untuk bercakap di hadapan kelas.
My younger sibling is shy to speak in front of the class.
Dia tersenyum malu apabila menerima hadiah itu.
She smiled shyly when receiving the gift.
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malu
Used for embarrassment, bashfulness, or modesty.
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