Bahasa Melayu

tuanku

Bahasa Melayu

English

Your Highness

A very respectful title used when speaking to a royal person.

توانكو

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Tuanku berkenan menerima kunjungan itu.

    Your Highness consented to receive the visit.

  2. Rakyat itu menundukkan kepala ketika menyebut Tuanku.

    The people bowed their heads when addressing Your Highness.

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What does “Your Highness” mean in Malay?

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Tuanku

It is a royal form of address.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.