Bahasa Melayu
umpat
English
slander, backbiting, malicious gossip
Bad talk about someone, especially behind their back.
اومڤت
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Umpat hanya akan merosakkan hubungan sesama jiran.
Slander will only damage relations among neighbours.
Dia tidak suka mendengar umpat tentang rakannya.
He does not like hearing malicious gossip about his friend.
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umpat
It refers to bad talk about someone, especially behind their back.
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