Bahasa Melayu
mengemis
English
to beg
To ask for money, food, or help in a humble or urgent way.
مڠميس
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Lelaki itu mengemis di tepi jalan untuk mencari rezeki.
The man begged by the roadside to earn a living.
Mereka tidak suka mengemis kerana mahu berdikari.
They do not like to beg because they want to be independent.
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to beg
An action of asking for alms or help.
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