Bahasa Melayu

ratu

Bahasa Melayu

English

queen, female ruler

A woman who rules as a monarch, or the king's wife.

راتو

Examples

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  1. Ratu itu disambut oleh rakyat dengan hormat.

    The queen was welcomed by the people with respect.

  2. Ratu negara itu terkenal dengan kebijaksanaannya.

    The female ruler of the country was known for her wisdom.

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ratu

It can mean the king's wife or a female ruler.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.