Bahasa Melayu

takzim

Bahasa Melayu

English

obsequious, overrespectful, fawning

Showing respect in an excessive and unpleasant way.

تعظيم

Examples

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  1. Nada suaranya terlalu takzim ketika bercakap dengan pegawai itu.

    His tone was too obsequious when speaking to the officer.

  2. Sikap takzimnya membuat orang lain berasa janggal.

    His overrespectful manner made other people feel awkward.

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takzim

It refers to showing excessive respect in an unpleasant way.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.