Bahasa Melayu
perwira
English
high-ranking officer, senior officer, officer
A perwira is an officer, especially one of high rank.
ڤرويرا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Perwira itu mengetuai perbarisan di padang.
The officer led the parade on the field.
Anak muda itu bercita-cita menjadi perwira tentera.
The young man hopes to become an army officer.
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What does “high-ranking officer” mean in Malay?
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perwira
It refers to an officer of high rank.
Word family
Common derived forms
- keperwiraan
- officerhood; the quality or status of being an officer
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