Bahasa Melayu

tamak

Bahasa Melayu

English

greedy, covetous

Wanting too much money, power, food, or other things.

طمع

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Orang tamak sering tidak puas dengan apa yang dimiliki.

    Greedy people are often not satisfied with what they have.

  2. Jangan tamak ketika mengambil makanan di majlis itu.

    Do not be greedy when taking food at the event.

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What does “greedy” mean in Malay?

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tamak

It describes a person who wants too much.

Word family

Common derived forms

ketamakan
greed
menamakan
to name; to nominate

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.