Bahasa Melayu

menyayukan

Bahasa Melayu

English

sadden, depress, make sad

To make someone feel sad or depressed.

مڽايوكن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Berita itu menyayukan hati ibunya.

    That news saddened his mother’s heart.

  2. Kenangan lama sering menyayukan perasaannya.

    Old memories often make him feel depressed.

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What does “sadden” mean in Malay?

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menyayukan

Used for causing sadness or a gloomy feeling.

Word family

Common derived forms

kesayuan
sadness; melancholy
sayu
sad; gloomy

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.