Bahasa Melayu

thick

Bahasa Melayu

English

stupid, dull, slow-witted

Not smart and slow to understand simple things.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Jangan jadi bodoh, dengar arahan guru dengan teliti.

    Don’t be stupid; listen carefully to the teacher’s instructions.

  2. Dia berasa malu kerana jawapannya sangat bebal.

    He felt embarrassed because his answer was very dull-witted.

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What does “thick-headed” mean in Malay?

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bodoh

Used for someone who is slow to understand.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.