No. 107 in Malay
pegawai
"Pegawai" means "officer" or "official" in English.
In a sentence
Pegawai polis sedang menyiasat tempat kejadian.
The police officer is investigating the crime scene.
In this sentence, 'pegawai' denotes an official professional role, specifically a police officer, indicating a formal position of authority.
Pegawai kerajaan itu telah memberikan ucapan rasmi.
The government official delivered an official speech.
Here, 'pegawai' refers to a government officer, emphasizing an individual's capacity within a governmental role.
Saya menghormati semua pegawai yang bertugas dengan dedikasi.
I respect all officers who serve with dedication.
In this context, 'pegawai' is used more broadly to refer to any officers or officials serving in various roles, showing respect for individuals in professional or authoritative positions.
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