Bahasa Melayu
patuh
English
obedient, compliant, dutiful
Willing to do what is asked or required, especially by rules or authority.
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Anak itu patuh kepada nasihat ibunya.
The child was obedient to his mother's advice.
Sikap patuh membantu menjaga disiplin kelas.
Being obedient helps maintain classroom discipline.
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obedient
It also means compliant or dutiful.
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