Bahasa Melayu
mother
English
motherly, maternal, loving like a mother
Motherly means showing the care, warmth, and kindness of a mother.
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia melayan kanak-kanak itu dengan sikap seorang ibu.
She treated the child with a motherly manner.
Senyumannya sangat lembut dan seperti seorang ibu.
Her smile was very gentle and motherly.
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What does “motherly” mean in Malay?
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sayang seperti ibu
It describes loving care like a mother.
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