Bahasa Melayu

mementingkan

Bahasa Melayu

English

to be selfish

Mementingkan diri means to put your own needs and interests before other people.

ممنتيڠكن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia selalu mementingkan diri dalam setiap keputusan.

    He always acts selfishly in every decision.

  2. Sikap mementingkan diri boleh menyusahkan orang lain.

    A selfish attitude can trouble other people.

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What does “to be selfish” mean in Malay?

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mementingkan diri

Used when someone puts themselves first.

Word family

Common derived forms

kepentingan
interest; importance
penting
important; vital

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.