Bahasa Melayu
si
English
title prefix, honorific prefix
A small word placed before a name to show respect or to refer to a person or thing in a special way.
سي
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dalam cerita itu, si Ali digambarkan sebagai budak yang rajin.
In the story, Si Ali is described as a hardworking boy.
Orang kampung memanggil kucing itu si Manja.
The villagers called the cat Si Manja.
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What does “title prefix” mean in Malay?
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si
It is used before a name in certain contexts.
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