Bahasa Melayu
perwira
English
brave, valiant, knightly
Showing courage and honour in action or behaviour.
ڤرويرا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia bersikap perwira ketika membantu jiran yang dalam kesusahan.
He acted bravely when helping a neighbour in trouble.
Tindakannya yang perwira mendapat pujian ramai.
His brave act received praise from many people.
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perwira
This sense describes a person or act that shows courage and honour.
Word family
Common derived forms
- keperwiraan
- bravery; courage; heroism
- wira
- hero; brave man
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