No. 607 in Malay
agong
"Agong" means "supreme" or refers to the "king" or "monarch" in Malaysia.
In a sentence
Yang di-Pertuan Agong adalah ketua negara Malaysia.
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the head of state of Malaysia.
Here, 'Agong' refers to the official title of the Malaysian king, showcasing its usage as a proper noun in a formal context.
Upacara diraja disaksikan oleh Sultan dan Agong.
The royal ceremony was witnessed by the Sultan and the Agong.
In this sentence, 'Agong' is used to refer to the Malaysian king as part of an event description, emphasizing its ceremonial significance.
Rakyat Malaysia amat menghormati Agong kerana peranannya dalam mengekalkan perpaduan.
Malaysians highly respect the Agong for his role in maintaining unity.
This sentence uses 'Agong' as a representation of a figure of national unity and respect, illustrating its sociocultural relevance.
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