Bahasa Melayu
abdi
English
servant, slave
A person who serves another, especially in an older or historical sense of low status or lack of freedom.
عبدي
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Abdi itu setia menjalankan tugasnya.
The servant carried out his duties faithfully.
Pada zaman dahulu, abdi bekerja di rumah orang kaya.
In the past, slaves worked in wealthy households.
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