Bahasa Melayu

warn

Bahasa Melayu

English

warn off, warn away, tell to keep away

To tell someone to stay away from a place or not come near.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Pengawal itu menegur lelaki tersebut dan menghalangnya daripada masuk.

    The guard warned the man and kept him from entering.

  2. Pemilik kedai telah memberi amaran supaya orang luar menjauhi kawasan stor.

    The shop owner warned outsiders to keep away from the storeroom area.

Quick check

What does “warn off” mean in Malay?

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memberitahu seseorang supaya menjauhi

Used when telling someone to keep away.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.