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school in Malay

sekolah

/skuːl//skul/

school in Malay: sekolah, maktab, madrasah, kolej. In English, school means an institution dedicated to teaching and learning; an educational institution.

Malay words for school

an institution dedicated to teaching and learning
sekolah, maktab, madrasah
an institution dedicated to teaching and learning before college or university
sekolah
college or university
kolej, universiti
a department/institute at a college or university
fakulti, pusat pengajian
to educate, teach, or train
mendidik
a group of fish
kawanan

English meaning of school

  1. noun An institution dedicated to teaching and learning; an educational institution.
  2. noun An educational institution providing primary and secondary education, prior to tertiary education (college or university).
  3. noun At Eton College, a period or session of teaching.
  4. noun Within a larger educational institution, an organizational unit, such as a department or institute, which is dedicated to a specific subject area.

Full definition of school

school in a sentence

  • Our children attend a public school in our neighborhood.
  • Harvard University is a famous American postsecondary school.
  • Just one more tardy and you'll be staying after school.

Synonyms of school

All synonyms of school

school in other languages

Questions about school in Malay

What is the meaning of school in Malay?
School in Malay is sekolah, maktab, madrasah, kolej.
Apakah maksud school dalam bahasa Melayu?
School: sekolah, maktab, madrasah, kolej.
What does school mean in English?
School means an institution dedicated to teaching and learning; an educational institution.

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