This is the 143rd most frequent Malay word.
peguam
Lawyer.
'Peguam' is used in the professional context of a legal representative.
Peguam itu sedang membela anak guamnya di mahkamah.
The lawyer is defending their client in court.
'Peguam' is used to express an aspiration to take on the legal profession.
Dia bercita-cita mahu menjadi seorang peguam pada masa hadapan.
He aspires to become a lawyer in the future.
'Peguam' is used to denote a consultant on legal matters.