Where does “pegawai” come from?
pegawai (Malay) comes from Malay pe- — Alternative form of peng-.
pegawai (Malay): officer; official
Definitions
- officer; official
Ancestry of “pegawai”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malay | pe- | Alternative form of peng- |