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assistant in Malay

pembantu

/əˈsɪstənt/

assistant in Malay: pembantu. In English, assistant means having a subordinate or auxiliary position.

Malay words for assistant

person who assists
pembantu

English meaning of assistant

  1. adjective Having a subordinate or auxiliary position.
  2. adjective Helping; lending aid or support; auxiliary.
  3. noun Someone who is present; a bystander, a witness.
  4. noun A person who assists or helps someone else.

Full definition of assistant

assistant in a sentence

  • an assistant surgeon

Synonyms of assistant

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Questions about assistant in Malay

What is the meaning of assistant in Malay?
Assistant in Malay is pembantu.
Apakah maksud assistant dalam bahasa Melayu?
Assistant: pembantu.
What does assistant mean in English?
Assistant means having a subordinate or auxiliary position.

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