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amateur in Malay

amatur

UK/ˈæ.mə.tə//ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃɚ/

amateur in Malay: amatur. In English, amateur means a lover of something.

Malay words for amateur

person attached to a pursuit without pursuing it professionally
amatur

English meaning of amateur

  1. noun A lover of something.
  2. noun A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, science, or art (such as music or painting), especially one who cultivates any study, interest, taste, or attachment without engaging in it professionally.
  3. noun Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.
  4. adjective Non-professional.

Full definition of amateur

amateur in a sentence

  • The contest is only open to amateurs.
  • The entire thing was built by some amateurs with screwdrivers and plywood.
  • Duct tape is a sure sign of amateur workmanship.

Synonyms of amateur

amateur in other languages

Questions about amateur in Malay

What is the meaning of amateur in Malay?
Amateur in Malay is amatur.
Apakah maksud amateur dalam bahasa Melayu?
Amateur: amatur.
What does amateur mean in English?
Amateur means a lover of something.

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