Bahasa Melayu
nakal
English
naughty, mischievous, cheeky
Describing someone, often a child, who behaves in a playful but disobedient way.
ناكل
Examples
Contoh ayat
Adik itu nakal tetapi mudah dibimbing.
That younger sibling is naughty but easy to guide.
Murid nakal itu diminta duduk diam.
The naughty pupil is asked to sit still.
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What does “naughty” mean in Malay?
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nakal
Use nakal for mischievous or disobedient behaviour.
Word family
Common derived forms
- kenakalan
- naughtiness; mischief
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