Bahasa Melayu

manja

Bahasa Melayu

English

pampered, spoilt, attached

Manja describes someone who is used to being cared for, or who is very attached and dependent in a pleasant way.

منجا

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  1. Adik yang manja itu mahu duduk di sebelah ibunya.

    The pampered child wanted to sit beside his mother.

  2. Kucing itu menjadi manja selepas dipelihara lama.

    The cat became affectionate after being kept for a long time.

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manja

It can also mean affectionate or strongly attached.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.