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servant in Malay

hamba

UK/ˈsɜːvənt//ˈsɝvənt/

servant in Malay: hamba, khadam. In English, servant means one who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave.

Malay words for servant

one who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation
hamba, khadam

English meaning of servant

  1. noun One who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave.
  2. noun One who serves another, providing help in some manner.
  3. noun A person who dedicates themselves to God.
  4. noun A professed lover.

Full definition of servant

servant in a sentence

  • There are three servants in the household, the butler and two maids.
  • She is quite the humble servant, the poor in this city owe much to her but she expects nothing.

Synonyms of servant

servant in other languages

Questions about servant in Malay

What is the meaning of servant in Malay?
Servant in Malay is hamba, khadam.
Apakah maksud servant dalam bahasa Melayu?
Servant: hamba, khadam.
What does servant mean in English?
Servant means one who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave.

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