Bahasa Melayu

keladau

Bahasa Melayu

English

keep an eye open, watch carefully

To watch carefully and stay alert for something.

كلاداو

Examples

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  1. Dia keladau di pintu pagar sambil menunggu adiknya pulang.

    He kept an eye open at the gate while waiting for his younger sibling to come home.

  2. Mereka keladau supaya tidak terlepas bas terakhir.

    They kept watch so they would not miss the last bus.

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keladau

It means to watch carefully and stay alert.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.