Bahasa Melayu
tahu
English
ashamed, embarrassed, shy
Tahu malu means feeling ashamed or embarrassed in a proper way.
تاهو
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Dia tahu malu apabila terlupa ucapan itu.
He felt embarrassed when he forgot the speech.
Anak itu masih tahu malu ketika dimarahi.
The child still felt ashamed when scolded.
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tahu malu
Used when someone feels embarrassment or shame.
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