Bahasa Melayu

sanjungan

Bahasa Melayu

English

praise, adulation, flattery

Sanjungan is praise given in a very admiring way, or words that flatter someone.

سانجوڠن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Penyanyi itu menerima sanjungan daripada ramai peminat.

    The singer received praise from many fans.

  2. Sanjungan yang melampau boleh membuat orang lupa diri.

    Excessive flattery can make a person lose self-control.

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sanjungan

This noun refers to praise or flattering admiration.

Word family

Common derived forms

menyanjung
to praise highly; to exalt
sanjung
to praise; to flatter

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.