Bahasa Melayu
tamak
English
greedy, covetous
Wanting too much money, power, food, or other things.
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Orang tamak sering tidak puas dengan apa yang dimiliki.
Greedy people are often not satisfied with what they have.
Jangan tamak ketika mengambil makanan di majlis itu.
Do not be greedy when taking food at the event.
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tamak
It describes a person who wants too much.
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