Bahasa Melayu

naik

Bahasa Melayu

English

bad mood, irritated, sulky

To become angry, irritable, or in a bad mood.

ناءيق

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia mudah naik angin apabila penat.

    He gets irritable easily when he is tired.

  2. Jangan naik angin kerana perkara kecil.

    Don't get into a bad mood over a small matter.

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What does “bad mood” mean in Malay?

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naik angin

Use naik angin for someone who becomes angry or irritable.

Word family

Common derived forms

kenaikan
rise; increase
menaik
rising; upward
menaiki
to climb on; to board; to ride in
menaikkan
to raise; to increase

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.