Bahasa Melayu

menjawab

Bahasa Melayu

English

to answer, to reply, to respond, to answer back

To give an answer or reply, including a sharp reply in an argument.

منجواب

Examples

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  1. Dia menjawab soalan guru dengan jelas.

    He answered the teacher's question clearly.

  2. Amina menjawab adiknya dengan tenang walaupun diprovokasi.

    Amina replied to her younger sibling calmly even though she was provoked.

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What does “to answer” mean in Malay?

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menjawab

It is the action of giving a reply.

Word family

Common derived forms

berjawab
to be answered
jawab
answer; reply

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.