Bahasa Melayu
dayang
English
maid, handmaid, damsel
A female servant or attendant, especially in a palace.
دايڠ
Examples
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Dayang itu membawa minuman ke bilik raja.
The maid brought drinks to the king's room.
Seorang dayang membantu puteri memakai pakaian rasmi.
A handmaid helped the princess put on her formal clothes.
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dayang
It usually refers to a palace attendant.
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