Bahasa Melayu

rayu

Bahasa Melayu

English

petition, entreat, implore

To ask earnestly for something, or to make a formal request.

رايو

Examples

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  1. Dia rayu bantuan kepada pihak sekolah.

    He made a formal request for help from the school.

  2. Ibu merayu agar anaknya pulang awal.

    The mother pleaded for her child to come home early.

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rayu

Used for an earnest or formal request.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.