Bahasa Melayu

stigma

Bahasa Melayu

English

stigma, mark of shame, stain

A bad mark or shameful label attached to someone or something.

ستيڬم

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia berasa sedih kerana stigma itu masih melekat pada keluarganya.

    He felt sad because the stigma was still attached to his family.

  2. Masyarakat perlu menghapuskan noda terhadap orang yang pernah tersalah langkah.

    Society needs to remove the stigma from people who have made mistakes.

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What does “stigma” mean in Malay?

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In this sense, it refers to a shameful mark or bad reputation.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.