Bahasa Melayu
pujuk
English
coaxing, persuasion, flattery
Gentle speech or behaviour used to coax someone into agreeing or doing something.
ڤوجوق
Examples
Contoh ayat
Pujuk rayu digunakan untuk menenangkan pesakit itu.
Coaxing was used to calm the patient.
Dia tidak mudah terpengaruh oleh pujuk rayu orang asing.
She is not easily influenced by the coaxing of strangers.
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What does “coaxing” mean in Malay?
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pujuk rayu
It means gentle persuasion or flattering words.
Word family
Common derived forms
- memujuk
- to coax; to flatter; to persuade
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