Bahasa Melayu

jalang

Bahasa Melayu

English

wild, loose, uncontrolled

Describing something or someone that is not controlled, free, or unrestrained.

جالنڬ

Examples

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  1. Anjing liar itu berkeliaran di lorong belakang.

    The wild dog was roaming around the back lane.

  2. Sikapnya dianggap jalang kerana suka keluar malam tanpa tujuan.

    Her behaviour was considered loose because she often went out at night without purpose.

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jalang

It means uncontrolled or unrestrained.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.