Bahasa Melayu
berjimat
English
be thrifty, be economical, be careful
To use money, time, or resources carefully and not waste them.
برجيمت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kami berjimat supaya ada wang untuk membeli buku.
We are thrifty so that there will be money to buy books.
Dia berjimat ketika menghidupkan lampu dan kipas.
He is careful about using the lights and fan.
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What does “be economical” mean in Malay?
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berjimat
It means to use resources carefully and avoid waste.
Word family
Common derived forms
- jimat
- thrifty; frugal; careful; economical
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