Bahasa Melayu
abang
English
elder brother, older male address, husband
A word for an older brother, or a respectful way to address an older man or a husband.
ابڠ
Examples
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Abang saya bekerja di bandar.
My elder brother works in the city.
Isterinya memanggilnya abang dengan mesra.
His wife called him abang affectionately.
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abang
It is also used as a respectful address for an older male.
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