Bahasa Melayu
jelata
English
the masses, ordinary people, common people
Ordinary people in society who do not have power or influence.
جلتا
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Suara jelata juga perlu didengar dalam membuat keputusan.
The voice of the common people also needs to be heard in making decisions.
Wakil itu berjanji akan menjaga kebajikan jelata.
The representative promised to look after the welfare of the masses.
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jelata
Refers to ordinary people in society.
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