Bahasa Melayu
tikai
English
dispute, argue, quarrel
To argue or quarrel over a matter, or to be in conflict.
تيكاي
Examples
Contoh ayat
Mereka sering tikai tentang hal kecil.
They often quarrel over small matters.
Jangan tikai dengan adik pada waktu malam.
Don't argue with your younger sibling at night.
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What does “dispute” mean in Malay?
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tikai
This is the base verb for arguing or quarrelling.
Word family
Common derived forms
- mempertikaikan
- to dispute; question; argue
- pertikaian
- a dispute; argument; controversy
- ketika
- moment; time; when
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