No. 891 in Malay

zakir

The Malay word "zakir" means "one who remembers" or "one who mentions," often in the context of religious remembrance.

In a sentence

Zakir membaca al-Quran dengan suara yang merdu.
Zakir reads the Quran with a melodious voice.
In this sentence, 'Zakir' is used as a proper noun, serving as the name of the subject.
Seorang zakir harus rajin mengkaji kitab-kitab agama.
A religious scholar should diligently study religious texts.
Here, 'zakir' refers to a person engaged in religious study or memorization, functioning as a noun.
Muzakarah itu diadakan untuk mendengar pandangan setiap zakir.
The discussion was held to hear the views of each scholar.
This usage of 'zakir' describes individuals participating in a scholarly discussion or debate, showcasing its noun application.

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