Bahasa Melayu

stiff

Bahasa Melayu

English

stiff, stubborn, hard

Unwilling to change or move; stubborn or hard in behaviour.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Budak itu sangat degil apabila diminta berhenti bermain.

    The boy was very stubborn when told to stop playing.

  2. Lehernya terasa keras selepas tidur lama.

    His neck felt stiff after sleeping for a long time.

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What does “stiff” mean in Malay?

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degil

This sense describes someone stubborn or unwilling to change.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.