manja

manja/ˈman.dʒa/

adjective

clingy-affectionate; endearingly spoiled

suka bergantung dan minta disayang secara menggemaskan

Often warm, not negative; think aegyo (애교)-style closeness with family, partners, and pets.

Biasanya bernada sayang, mirip aegyo (애교) dalam budaya K-pop.

Examples

01
Adikku sangat manja kepada ibu di rumah.
My little sibling is very clingy with mom at home.
02
Kucing itu langsung manja saat lapar.
That cat turns affectionate the moment it is hungry.
03
Dia bersikap manja pada pacarnya kalau sedang lelah.
She acts endearingly spoiled with her boyfriend when she is tired.

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