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polite in Malay

sopan

/pəˈlaɪt/

polite in Malay: sopan. In English, polite means well-mannered, civilized.

Malay words for polite

well-mannered
sopan

English meaning of polite

  1. adjective Well-mannered, civilized.
  2. adjective Smooth, polished, burnished.
  3. verb To polish; to refine; to render polite.

Full definition of polite

polite in a sentence

  • It's not polite to use a mobile phone in a restaurant.
  • Try and be polite to Auntie Maria for once.

Synonyms of polite

All synonyms of polite

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Questions about polite in Malay

What is the meaning of polite in Malay?
Polite in Malay is sopan.
Apakah maksud polite dalam bahasa Melayu?
Polite: sopan.
What does polite mean in English?
Polite means well-mannered, civilized.

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