Bahasa Melayu
takzim
English
obsequious, overrespectful, fawning
Showing respect in an excessive and unpleasant way.
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Nada suaranya terlalu takzim ketika bercakap dengan pegawai itu.
His tone was too obsequious when speaking to the officer.
Sikap takzimnya membuat orang lain berasa janggal.
His overrespectful manner made other people feel awkward.
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What does “obsequious” mean in Malay?
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takzim
It refers to showing excessive respect in an unpleasant way.
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