Bahasa Melayu

respect

Bahasa Melayu

English

respect, esteem, honour

Respect is admiration or polite consideration for someone or something.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kami menghormati guru itu kerana sikapnya yang baik.

    We respect that teacher because of her good manner.

  2. Dia bercakap dengan hormat kepada orang tua.

    He spoke respectfully to the elderly person.

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What does “respect” mean in Malay?

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hormat

It means esteem or polite consideration.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.