Bahasa Melayu
kedayan
English
retainer, serving man, attendant
A kedayan is a man who serves or attends to someone, especially in an old-fashioned setting.
كداين
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dalam cerita lama itu, kedayan setia menjaga tuannya.
In that old story, the retainer faithfully looked after his master.
Kedayan itu membantu membawa barang ke rumah.
The serving man helped carry the goods home.
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kedayan
Use kedayan for a serving man or attendant.
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- day
- day-dream; day
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