Bahasa Melayu

sindiran

Bahasa Melayu

English

insinuation, hint, indirect remark

An indirect remark that suggests something without saying it openly.

سينديرن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Sindiran itu membuatkan suasana menjadi tidak selesa.

    The insinuation made the atmosphere uncomfortable.

  2. Dia berkata dengan sindiran yang halus.

    He spoke with a subtle insinuation.

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What does “insinuation” mean in Malay?

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sindiran

It is an indirect remark or hint.

Word family

Common derived forms

sindir
to hint at; insinuate
tersindir
insinuated; ridiculed; mocked

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.