Bahasa Melayu
syeikh
English
religious leader, sheikh
A syeikh is a respected Muslim religious leader or learned man.
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Contoh ayat
Orang kampung itu meminta nasihat daripada syeikh tersebut.
The villagers asked that sheikh for advice.
Syeikh itu mengajar para jemaah tentang adab dan ilmu agama.
The sheikh taught the worshippers about manners and religious knowledge.
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syeikh
It refers to a respected Muslim religious leader or learned man.
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