This is the 445th most frequent Malay word.
guru
Teacher.
Here, 'guru' is used to denote a school teacher.
Guru sedang mengajar di bilik darjah.
The teacher is teaching in the classroom.
Here, 'guru' refers to an instructor or mentor teaching a specific art form or skill.
Dia seorang guru dalam tari tradisional.
She is a teacher of traditional dance.
Here, 'guru' is explicitly described as a language teacher.