Bahasa Melayu
perwira
English
first officer in the navy
The senior officer next below the captain in a navy ship or service.
ڤرويرا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Perwira pertama itu membantu kapten mengurus perjalanan kapal.
The first officer helped the captain manage the ship's voyage.
Dia dilantik sebagai perwira pertama tahun ini.
He was appointed first officer this year.
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What does “first officer in the navy” mean in Malay?
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perwira pertama
It is the title for the officer just below the captain.
Word family
Common derived forms
- keperwiraan
- bravery; courage; heroism
- wira
- hero; brave man
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