Bahasa Melayu
menahan
English
restrain oneself, control oneself, hold back
To control your feelings, actions, or behaviour so you do not act freely.
مناهن
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Dia menahan diri daripada berkata kasar.
He restrained himself from speaking harshly.
Kita perlu menahan diri ketika marah.
We need to control ourselves when angry.
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menahan diri
Used when a person controls emotions or actions.
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