Bahasa Melayu
segan
English
shy, bashful, timid
Feeling shy, easily embarrassed, or not bold in behaviour.
سڬن
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Dia masih segan untuk bertanya di kelas.
He is still shy about asking in class.
Budak itu segan apabila dipuji di hadapan orang.
The child felt bashful when praised in front of others.
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segan
Used for someone who feels awkward or bashful.
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