Bahasa Melayu

munsyi

Bahasa Melayu

English

language teacher, teacher

A teacher, especially one associated with language or learning.

منشي

Examples

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  1. Munsyi itu mengajar bahasa Melayu kepada murid baru.

    The teacher taught Malay to the new students.

  2. Ayah saya pernah berguru dengan seorang munsyi.

    My father once studied under a teacher.

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munsyi

It especially refers to a language teacher.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.