Malay dictionary

berkira

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to be stingy or overly calculating regarding money, time, or effort

Meanings

Janganlah berkira sangat dengan kawan-kawan apabila makan bersama.
Don't be too calculating with friends when eating together.
Dia sedang berkira untuk menyambung pelajaran ke luar negara.
He is planning to continue his studies abroad.
Dia tidak mahu menolong kerana dia terlalu berkira dengan tenaganya.
He doesn't want to help because he is too stingy with his effort.
Abang berkira hendak menjual kereta lamanya untuk membeli yang baru.
Brother is intending to sell his old car to buy a new one.
Peniaga itu sangat berkira tentang harga barang sehingga sukar untuk tawar-menawar.
That trader is very calculating about the price of goods, making it difficult to bargain.
Bapa sedang berkira untuk menukar perabot lama di ruang tamu.
Father is planning to change the old furniture in the living room.

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