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teacher in Malay

guru

/ˈtiː.t͡ʃəː//ˈti.t͡ʃɚ/

teacher in Malay: guru, cikgu. In English, teacher means a person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.

Malay words for teacher

person who teaches
guru, cikgu

English meaning of teacher

  1. noun A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.
  2. noun The index finger; the forefinger.
  3. noun An indication; a lesson.
  4. noun The second highest office in the Aaronic priesthood, held by priesthood holders of at least the age of 14.

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Questions about teacher in Malay

What is the meaning of teacher in Malay?
Teacher in Malay is guru, cikgu.
Apakah maksud teacher dalam bahasa Melayu?
Teacher: guru, cikgu.
What does teacher mean in English?
Teacher means a person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.

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