Bahasa Melayu
sia
English
to neglect, to disregard, to waste
To fail to pay attention to something, or to use something carelessly until it is wasted.
سيا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Jangan sia peluang yang diberikan kepada kamu.
Do not neglect the opportunity given to you.
Dia tidak mahu sia makanan yang masih elok.
She did not want to waste food that was still good.
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What does “to neglect” mean in Malay?
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sia
In this sense, it means to disregard or waste.
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