Bahasa Melayu

kerjung

Bahasa Melayu

English

deal severely, treat harshly

To punish or handle someone very strictly, especially a naughty child.

كرجوڠ

Examples

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  1. Ayah kerjung anaknya kerana pulang lewat tanpa beritahu.

    Father dealt severely with his child for coming home late without telling him.

  2. Jangan kerjung adik kamu walaupun dia nakal.

    Do not treat your younger sibling harshly even if he is naughty.

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kerjung

It means to treat someone very harshly, usually a child.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.