Bahasa Melayu
pandai
English
to show off, to act too clever
To behave as if you are smarter than other people, especially when it is not needed.
ڤنداي
Examples
Contoh ayat
Jangan pandai-pandai menukar susunan itu tanpa izin.
Don't act too clever by changing the arrangement without permission.
Dia suka memandai-mandai ketika orang lain sedang bercakap.
He likes to show off his cleverness when other people are talking.
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What does “to show off” mean in Malay?
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memandai-mandai
Used when someone acts too clever or interferes unnecessarily.
Word family
Common derived forms
- kepandaian
- cleverness; skill
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