Bahasa Melayu

ex-

Bahasa Melayu

English

ex-, former

A prefix meaning former; no longer in a role or status.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Beliau ialah ex-pegawai kerajaan.

    He is a former government officer.

  2. Nama ex-suami itu masih disebut dalam dokumen lama.

    The former husband's name is still mentioned in the old documents.

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bekas

Used before a title or role to mean former.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.