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ustaz — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • hodja noun A Muslim teacher or religious scholar, especially one who teaches at a traditional school.
  • sir noun A polite or respectful way to address a man, especially one of higher rank, a stranger, or a teacher.

Senses

ustaz is used for these senses in English:

  • hodja A Muslim schoolmaster.
  • sir A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.

sir — full definition

  1. noun A polite or respectful way to address a man, especially one of higher rank, a stranger, or a teacher.
  2. noun The title used before the first name of a knight.

Related Indonesian words