Bahasa Melayu

penyayang

Bahasa Melayu

English

affectionate, loving, kind

Penyayang describes a person who is warm, loving, and kind to others.

ڤڽايڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Cikgu itu sangat penyayang terhadap murid-muridnya.

    That teacher is very loving toward the students.

  2. Dia seorang ibu yang penyayang dan sabar.

    She is a loving and patient mother.

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What does “affectionate” mean in Malay?

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penyayang

It describes someone who shows warmth and care.

Word family

Common derived forms

menyayangi
to feel love for

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.