Bahasa Melayu
pandai
English
clever, skilful, capable
A person who is pandai can learn fast, do something well, or know how to do it.
ڤنداي
Examples
Contoh ayat
Adik saya pandai membaca sejak kecil.
My younger sibling has been good at reading since young.
Dia pandai menjahit baju sendiri.
She is skilful at sewing her own clothes.
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What does “clever” mean in Malay?
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pandai
Used for someone who is smart or skilful at something.
Word family
Common derived forms
- kepandaian
- cleverness; skill
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