Bahasa Melayu

jangan

Bahasa Melayu

English

do not, don't, will not

A word used to forbid or to show that something will not happen.

جاڠن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Jangan bising di dalam kelas.

    Don't be noisy in class.

  2. Jangan lupa tutup pintu sebelum keluar.

    Don't forget to close the door before leaving.

Quick check

What does “don't” mean in Malay?

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do not; don't

Used for prohibition or warning.

Word family

Common derived forms

jangkah
step; pace
kejang
stiff; to cramp
terjang
attack; lunge

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.