Bahasa Melayu
silu
English
timid, shy, bashful
Feeling nervous and unwilling to act or speak boldly because of shyness.
سيلو
Examples
Contoh ayat
Adik itu menjadi silu apabila disapa orang asing.
The child became shy when greeted by a stranger.
Dia tersenyum dengan wajah silu.
She smiled with a shy face.
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silu
Used for a shy or timid feeling.
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