Bahasa Melayu
wak
English
term of address for an older man, uncle, respectful address
Wak is a respectful way to address an older man, such as an uncle or fatherly figure.
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Examples
Contoh ayat
Wak sedang berehat di ruang tamu selepas makan tengah hari.
Uncle is resting in the living room after lunch.
Kami menegur wak dengan sopan ketika berjumpa di pasar.
We greeted the older man politely when we met him at the market.
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What does “uncle” mean in Malay?
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uncle
It is a respectful term for an older man.
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