Bahasa Melayu
jabat
English
to hold, department, post
It means to hold or to occupy a position or office.
جابت
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Dia jabat jawatan penting dalam syarikat itu.
He holds an important position in that company.
Mereka jabat tangan sebelum masuk ke dewan.
They shook hands before entering the hall.
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jabat
Used for holding a post or office.
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