Bahasa Melayu

paduka

Bahasa Melayu

English

His/Her Majesty, Your Highness, Excellency

A very respectful title used when addressing or referring to a ruler or someone highly honoured.

ڤدوك

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Paduka berkenan menerima persembahan daripada rakyat.

    His Majesty graciously accepted the presentation from the people.

  2. Pengumuman itu dibuat di hadapan Paduka Sultan.

    The announcement was made before His Majesty the Sultan.

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paduka

It is an honorific title for a ruler.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.