Bahasa Melayu
menjaga
English
take care of, look after, guard
To look after someone or something, or to protect it from harm.
منجاڬ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ibu menjaga adik di rumah.
Mother is taking care of the younger sibling at home.
Pengawal itu menjaga pintu masuk.
The guard is watching the entrance.
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What does “take care of” mean in Malay?
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menjaga
In this sense, menjaga means to look after or guard.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menjagakan
- to awaken
- berjaga
- to stay awake; to guard
- penjaga
- guardian; guard; caretaker
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