Bahasa Melayu
menjauhi
English
avoid, keep away from, shun
To keep away from a person, thing, or situation, or to avoid it.
منجاوهي
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia menjauhi tabiat buruk itu.
He avoids that bad habit.
Kami menjauhi kawasan yang gelap itu.
We stayed away from that dark area.
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What does “keep away from” mean in Malay?
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menjauhi
This verb is used for avoiding people, things, or habits.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menjauh
- to move away; avoid; keep away from
- menjauhkan
- to keep something at a distance; to avoid
- berjauhan
- to be far apart from each other
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