Bahasa Melayu
tokoh
English
figure, personality, prominent person
Tokoh is a respected or well-known person, or a figure with important qualities.
توكوه
Examples
Contoh ayat
Beliau ialah tokoh yang banyak berjasa kepada masyarakat.
He is a respected figure who has contributed much to the community.
Nama tokoh itu disebut dalam majlis sekolah.
That prominent person’s name was mentioned at the school event.
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tokoh
Tokoh refers to a notable or respected person.
Word family
Common derived forms
- ketokohan
- the quality of being a notable figure or respected person
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