Bahasa Melayu

jaga

Bahasa Melayu

English

guard, be awake, look after

To watch over someone or something, or to stay awake and alert.

جاڬ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Ayah jaga rumah sementara kami pergi membeli barang.

    Father watched over the house while we went to buy things.

  2. Dia jaga adiknya yang sakit sepanjang malam.

    He looked after his sick younger sibling all night.

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What does “guard” mean in Malay?

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jaga

It can also mean to look after or stay awake.

Word family

Common derived forms

berjaga
to stay awake; to guard
menjaga
take care of; look after; watch

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.