Bahasa Melayu

julukan

Bahasa Melayu

English

nickname, sobriquet, honorific name

A julukan is an extra name used for a person instead of, or in addition to, their real name.

جولوكن

Examples

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  1. Ali mendapat julukan ‘Si Cepat’ kerana dia sangat pantas berlari.

    Ali got the nickname “the Fast One” because he runs very quickly.

  2. Guru itu diberi julukan yang baik kerana sikapnya yang ramah.

    The teacher was given a kind honorific name because of the friendly way she behaves.

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julukan

Use julukan for a name given to someone that is not their real name.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.