Bahasa Melayu

sipu

Bahasa Melayu

English

shy, bashful, abashed

Feeling shy or embarrassed in a way that makes someone quiet or reserved.

سيڤو

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Adik saya menjadi sipu apabila disapa orang ramai.

    My younger sibling became shy when greeted by many people.

  2. Dia tersenyum sipu dan menundukkan kepala.

    She smiled bashfully and lowered her head.

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sipu

Describes someone who feels bashful or abashed.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.