Bahasa Melayu
menjunjung
English
to carry on the head, to honour, to respect
Menjunjung means to carry something on the head or to show respect and obedience.
منجونجوڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Wanita itu menjunjung bakul buah di atas kepalanya.
The woman carried a basket of fruit on her head.
Kami menjunjung nasihat guru dengan penuh hormat.
We honoured the teacher's advice with full respect.
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menjunjung
It can also mean to honour or respect.
Word family
Common derived forms
- junjung
- respect; honour; a stake
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