No. 586 in Malay

putra

"Putra" means "prince" or "son" in English.

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Putra itu ialah anak lelaki bongsu dalam keluarganya.
The son is the youngest male child in his family.
The word 'putra' is used here to mean 'son', indicating a male child in a familial context.
Beliau dianugerahkan gelaran Putra Negara kerana jasa baktinya kepada negara.
He was awarded the title Son of the Nation for his service to the country.
The term 'Putra' is used as an honorific title to signify distinction or prominence.
Universiti Putra Malaysia ialah salah satu institusi pendidikan terbaik di negara ini.
Universiti Putra Malaysia is one of the best educational institutions in the country.
In this context, 'Putra' is part of a proper noun, representing the name of an educational institution.

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