Bahasa Melayu
penjaga
English
guardian, guard, caretaker
A person who guards, protects, or looks after someone or something.
ڤنجاڬ
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Penjaga sekolah itu membuka pintu pagar awal pagi.
The school guard opened the gate early in the morning.
Dia menjadi penjaga adiknya ketika ibu keluar.
He became the caretaker of his younger sibling when their mother went out.
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penjaga
In this sense, penjaga means a person who looks after or guards.
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