Bahasa Melayu
jaga
English
guard, be awake, look after
To watch over someone or something, or to stay awake and alert.
جاڬ
Examples
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Ayah jaga rumah sementara kami pergi membeli barang.
Father watched over the house while we went to buy things.
Dia jaga adiknya yang sakit sepanjang malam.
He looked after his sick younger sibling all night.
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jaga
It can also mean to look after or stay awake.
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