Bahasa Melayu
sipu
English
shy, bashful, abashed
Feeling shy or embarrassed in a way that makes someone quiet or reserved.
سيڤو
Examples
Contoh ayat
Adik saya menjadi sipu apabila disapa orang ramai.
My younger sibling became shy when greeted by many people.
Dia tersenyum sipu dan menundukkan kepala.
She smiled bashfully and lowered her head.
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What does “shy” mean in Malay?
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sipu
Describes someone who feels bashful or abashed.
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