Bahasa Melayu

takbur

Bahasa Melayu

English

arrogant, haughty, boastful

Showing arrogance and talking as if one is better than others.

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  1. Dia bercakap dengan nada takbur kepada orang lain.

    He spoke to other people in an arrogant tone.

  2. Sikap takbur boleh merosakkan hubungan sesama kawan.

    Boastful behaviour can damage friendships.

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takbur

Used for someone with too much pride.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.