proper

US /ˈprɑː.pɚ/
UK /ˈprɑː.pɚ/
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1.

sebenar, betul

truly what something is said to be; genuine

:
We didn't have a proper conversation.
Kami tidak mempunyai perbualan yang sebenar.
He's never done a day's proper work in his life.
Dia tidak pernah melakukan kerja sebenar dalam hidupnya.
2.

betul, sesuai

correct or suitable

:
Make sure you follow the proper procedure.
Pastikan anda mengikut prosedur yang betul.
It's not proper to talk with your mouth full.
Tidak sesuai untuk bercakap dengan mulut penuh.
3.

sebenar, betul

of or relating to the most important or characteristic part of a place or thing

:
The proper name of the city is 'New York City'.
Nama sebenar bandar itu ialah 'New York City'.
The proper way to address him is 'Mr. Smith'.
Cara yang betul untuk memanggilnya ialah 'Encik Smith'.
4.

sopan, beradab

respectable, especially excessively so

:
She's always very proper and follows all the rules.
Dia sentiasa sangat sopan dan mengikut semua peraturan.
He was raised in a very proper household.
Dia dibesarkan dalam keluarga yang sangat sopan.
1.

betul-betul, sungguh

completely or thoroughly

:
He was proper exhausted after the long journey.
Dia betul-betul letih selepas perjalanan panjang itu.
It was a proper good meal.
Ia adalah hidangan yang betul-betul sedap.