Bahasa Melayu

pengemis

Bahasa Melayu

English

beggar

A person who asks for money, food, or help from others.

ڤڠميس

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Pengemis itu duduk diam di hadapan kedai.

    The beggar sat quietly in front of the shop.

  2. Orang ramai memberi makanan kepada pengemis yang kelaparan.

    The crowd gave food to the hungry beggar.

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What does “beggar” mean in Malay?

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beggar

A person who begs.

Word family

Common derived forms

mengemis
to beg
emis
to beg

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.