Bahasa Melayu

menjadi

Bahasa Melayu

English

be, become, grow to be

To exist or to change into a certain state or condition.

منجادي

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Anak itu menjadi lebih rajin selepas berpindah sekolah.

    The child became more diligent after changing schools.

  2. Air itu menjadi sejuk apabila dibiarkan lama.

    The water became cold when left for a long time.

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What does “become” mean in Malay?

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menjadi

It is a common verb for changing into a state or condition.

Word family

Common derived forms

menjadikan
to use as; to appoint; to cause
jadi
become; happen

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.