Bahasa Melayu

jawatan

Bahasa Melayu

English

job, post, position

A job, office, or position that someone holds.

جاوتن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia menerima jawatan baharu di bandar itu.

    He accepted a new post in the city.

  2. Jawatan itu memerlukan orang yang teliti.

    That position needs a careful person.

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What does “post” mean in Malay?

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jawatan

It refers to a job or official position.

Word family

Common derived forms

jawat
to hold a post; serve in a position
menjawat
to hold office
menjawati
to hold a post in an office

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.