Bahasa Melayu

silih

Bahasa Melayu

English

compensate losses, replace losses, recompense

To make up for losses or damage by giving something in return.

سيليه

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Syarikat itu bersilih rugi kepada pelanggan yang terlibat.

    The company compensated the customers involved for the losses.

  2. Mereka bersilih rugi selepas barangan itu rosak.

    They were compensated for the losses after the goods were damaged.

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What does “compensate losses” mean in Malay?

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silih rugi

This phrase means to replace or make up for losses.

Word family

Common derived forms

bersilih
to alternate; to change with something else; to replace
menyilih
to alternate; to provide a replacement; to replace

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.