Bahasa Melayu

lebai

Bahasa Melayu

English

religious expert, learned in religion, knowledgeable in religious matters

A lebai is a person who knows a lot about religious matters.

ليباي

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  1. Penduduk kampung meminta nasihat daripada lebai itu.

    The villagers asked that religious expert for advice.

  2. Lebai tersebut sering mengajar anak-anak membaca doa.

    That religious teacher often taught the children to recite prayers.

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lebai

A person knowledgeable in religious matters.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.