Bahasa Melayu

matron

Bahasa Melayu

English

matron, head nurse, head of hostel, respectable older woman

A senior woman who manages a ward, hostel, or similar place, or an older married woman.

ماترون

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  1. Matron di hospital itu memeriksa keadaan pesakit pada waktu pagi.

    The matron at the hospital checked on the patients in the morning.

  2. Matron asrama menetapkan waktu senyap selepas jam sepuluh malam.

    The hostel matron set the quiet time after ten at night.

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ketua jururawat di hospital atau ketua yang menjaga urusan di asrama, wanita berumur yang sudah berkahwin

It can mean a senior nurse, hostel supervisor, or an older married woman.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.