Bahasa Melayu
junjung
English
stake, carry on the head, honour
To carry something on the head or to honour and respect.
جونجوڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Wanita itu menjunjung bakul di atas kepala.
The woman carried the basket on her head.
Kita harus menjunjung nasihat orang tua.
We should respect the advice of elders.
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junjung
It can also mean to honour or respect.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menjunjung
- to carry on the head; to honour; to respect
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