Bahasa Melayu
bergelar
English
have a title, be nicknamed
To be known by a title or a nickname.
برڬلر
Examples
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Beliau bergelar Datuk kerana jasa kepada masyarakat.
He was given the title Datuk for his service to the community.
Sejak kecil, dia bergelar Along di rumah.
Since childhood, he has been nicknamed Along at home.
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bergelar
It can also mean to be nicknamed in this sense.
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