Bahasa Melayu
timbalan
English
deputy, vice-, surrogate
A person who acts for another person in an official role.
تيمبالن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Beliau dilantik sebagai timbalan pengarah.
He was appointed deputy director.
Timbalan ketua itu hadir ke mesyuarat.
The deputy head attended the meeting.
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What does “deputy” mean in Malay?
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timbalan
It refers to a person who acts for another.
Word family
Common derived forms
- timbal
- to balance or be in equilibrium.
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