Bahasa Melayu

terjaga

Bahasa Melayu

English

awake, alert, guarded, protected

The state of being awake, alert, or protected and cared for.

ترجاڬ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Anak itu masih terjaga walaupun sudah lewat malam.

    The child was still awake even though it was late at night.

  2. Rumah itu sentiasa terjaga oleh pengawal malam.

    That house is always guarded by the night watchman.

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What does “awake” mean in Malay?

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terjaga

It can also suggest being alert or protected in this sense.

Word family

Common derived forms

berjaga
to stay awake; to keep watch
menjaga
to take care of; to guard
penjaga
guard; caretaker

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.