Bahasa Melayu
tuan
English
master, chief, overlord
A person who has power or authority over others.
توان
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dalam cerita itu, tuan besar memerintah dengan tegas.
In the story, the master ruled firmly.
Penduduk lama masih mengingati tuan besar yang pernah tinggal di situ.
Older residents still remember the overlord who once lived there.
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What does “master” mean in Malay?
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tuan besar
It refers to someone with authority or control.
Word family
Common derived forms
- bertuankan
- regard as a chief
- ketuanan
- sovereign right
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