Bahasa Melayu

silu

Bahasa Melayu

English

timid, shy, bashful

Feeling nervous and unwilling to act or speak boldly because of shyness.

سيلو

Examples

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  1. Adik itu menjadi silu apabila disapa orang asing.

    The child became shy when greeted by a stranger.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.