Bahasa Melayu
mengenggankan
English
make reluctant, make unwilling
To cause someone to feel reluctant or unwilling.
مڠڠڬنكن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Cuaca hujan itu mengenggankan dia untuk keluar.
The rainy weather made him reluctant to go out.
Sikap kasar itu mengenggankan pelanggan datang lagi.
That rude attitude made customers unwilling to come again.
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What does “make reluctant” mean in Malay?
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mengenggankan
It means to cause unwillingness or hesitation.
Word family
Common derived forms
- enggan
- unwilling; reluctant
- keengganan
- reluctance; unwillingness
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