Bahasa Melayu

dayang

Bahasa Melayu

English

maid, handmaid, damsel

A female servant or attendant, especially in a palace.

دايڠ

Examples

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  1. Dayang itu membawa minuman ke bilik raja.

    The maid brought drinks to the king's room.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.