This is the 107th most frequent Malay word.
pegawai
"Pegawai" means "officer" or "official" in English.
In this sentence, 'pegawai' denotes an official professional role, specifically a police officer, indicating a formal position of authority.
Pegawai polis sedang menyiasat tempat kejadian.
The police officer is investigating the crime scene.
Here, 'pegawai' refers to a government officer, emphasizing an individual's capacity within a governmental role.
Pegawai kerajaan itu telah memberikan ucapan rasmi.
The government official delivered an official speech.
In this context, 'pegawai' is used more broadly to refer to any officers or officials serving in various roles, showing respect for individuals in professional or authoritative positions.