No. 940 in Malay

tengku

"Tengku" is a Malay honorific title for royalty or nobility.

In a sentence

Tengku merupakan gelaran untuk kerabat diraja di Malaysia.
Tengku is a title for royal family members in Malaysia.
The word 'tengku' in this sentence highlights its usage as an honorific title in royal contexts.
Tengku Azizah telah melawat sebuah muzium tradisional.
Tengku Azizah visited a traditional museum.
In this sentence, 'tengku' is part of a name, indicating the royal lineage or title of the individual.
Adakah Tengku akan menghadiri majlis makan rasmi malam ini?
Will Tengku attend the official dinner tonight?
Here, 'tengku' is used as a direct address for someone with the title.

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