Bahasa Melayu
sopan
English
courtesy, politeness, good manners
Sopan in this sense refers to courtesy or polite behaviour.
سوڤن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ibu bapa mengajar anak tentang sopan dalam percakapan.
Parents teach children courtesy in conversation.
Sopan sangat dihargai ketika berurusan dengan orang lain.
Courtesy is highly valued when dealing with other people.
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What does “courtesy” mean in Malay?
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sopan
Here it refers to polite and respectful behaviour.
Word family
Common derived forms
- kesopanan
- politeness; courtesy; good manners.
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