Bahasa Melayu
sambil
English
half-heartedly, casually, carelessly
Done without enthusiasm or proper care, especially in a careless way.
سمبيل
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia membuat kerja itu sambil lalu kerana tidak berminat.
He did the work half-heartedly because he was not interested.
Jangan baca surat itu sambil lalu, fahami isinya dulu.
Do not read the letter carelessly; understand its content first.
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What does “half-heartedly” mean in Malay?
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sambil lalu
Used when something is done without enthusiasm or attention.
Word family
Common derived forms
- sambilan
- part-time work; done in spare time
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