This is the 693rd most frequent Malay word.
naib
Deputy or vice.
Here, 'naib' is used as a prefix meaning 'vice' or 'deputy', indicating a secondary position of authority in a title.
Naib presiden menghadiri mesyuarat tersebut.
The vice president attended the meeting.
In this context, 'naib' refers to a position or role of deputy within an organizational structure.
Dia dilantik sebagai seorang naib dalam persatuan itu.
They were appointed as a deputy in the association.
Here, 'naib' is used as a prefix for 'pengarah' (director), signifying a secondary leadership role under the primary director.