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esltech
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 Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 1:13 pm Post subject: Would YOU live in Solo? |
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| As I recall, "malu" also means "shy." |
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malu
Joined: 22 Apr 2007
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Location: Sunny Java
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| Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 2:05 am Post subject: |
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| Indeed, the name malu refers to my being one of nature's shrinking violets. |
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phis
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| Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:02 am Post subject: |
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| Mmm!!! |
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esltech
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| Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:51 am Post subject: Would YOU live in Solo? |
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| I remember hearing people say "jangan malu" to tell their kids not to be so shy. |
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Henry_Cowell
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| Indonesians frequently use malu to mean "embarrassed" -- not really "ashamed." When they use ashamed in their English translation, I ask them if it's real shame or simply embarrassment. And then they're happy that they've learned a new word! |
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