This is the 844th most frequent Malay word.
tuan
"Master," "sir," or a respectful form of address.
Here, 'tuan' is used as an honorific prefix equivalent to 'Mr.' in English.
Tuan Ahmad akan tiba pada pukul lima petang.
Mr. Ahmad will arrive at five in the evening.
In this sentence, 'tuan' conveys respect and formality when addressing someone.
Tolong beri jawapan anda dengan segera, Tuan.
Please provide your answer promptly, Sir.
The word 'tuan' is used to indicate an individual's master or superior, often in a traditional or historical context.