Bahasa Melayu
sopan
English
polite, courteous, well-behaved, decent
Sopan describes a person or behaviour that is polite, courteous, and well-mannered.
سوڤن
Examples
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Murid itu sangat sopan ketika bercakap dengan orang tua.
The pupil was very polite when speaking to older people.
Mereka menjaga tutur kata supaya kekal sopan.
They watched their speech so that it stayed polite.
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What does “polite” mean in Malay?
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sopan
It is used for courteous and well-mannered behaviour.
Word family
Common derived forms
- kesopanan
- politeness; courtesy; good manners.
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