Bahasa Melayu
pendeta
English
scholar, priest, clergyman
A learned person or a religious leader, depending on the context.
ڤندتا
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Pendeta itu memberi nasihat dengan bahasa yang tenang dan bijaksana.
The priest/scholar gave advice in a calm and wise manner.
Orang kampung menghormati pendeta itu kerana ilmunya.
The villagers respected that scholar because of his knowledge.
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pendeta
Used for a learned person, or in some contexts a priest/clergyman.
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