Bahasa Melayu
sandiwara
English
stage play, drama, sham
a drama or stage performance, or something that is only a pretence.
سنديوارا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Murid-murid itu menonton sandiwara di dewan sekolah.
The pupils watched a stage play in the school hall.
Dia tahu perjanjian itu hanya sandiwara.
He knew the agreement was only a sham.
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What does “stage play” mean in Malay?
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sandiwara
Can refer to a drama performance or a pretence.
Word family
Common derived forms
- bersandiwara
- act in a play
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