Bahasa Melayu

berjimat

Bahasa Melayu

English

be thrifty, be economical, be careful

To use money, time, or resources carefully and not waste them.

برجيمت

Examples

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  1. Kami berjimat supaya ada wang untuk membeli buku.

    We are thrifty so that there will be money to buy books.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.