No. 253 in Malay

datuk

"Datuk" is a Malay honorific title for a grandfather or a respected elder, and it can also signify a Malaysian honor bestowed for achievements.

In a sentence

Datuk saya tinggal di kampung.
My grandfather lives in the village.
In this sentence, 'datuk' refers to a person's grandfather, indicating a familial relationship.
Datuk itu dianugerahkan pingat kebesaran oleh kerajaan.
That dignitary was awarded a medal of honor by the government.
Here, 'datuk' is used as an honorific title in Malaysia, conferred upon individuals recognized for their contributions.
Nama penuh beliau ialah Datuk Ahmad bin Ismail.
His full name is Datuk Ahmad bin Ismail.
In this instance, 'datuk' is part of the formal title, indicating the individual's high social status or an honorific title bestowed in Malaysia.

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