Bahasa Melayu
waspada
English
cautious, alert
Waspada means being careful and alert so that danger or mistakes can be avoided.
وسڤادا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Pemandu itu sentiasa waspada ketika memandu pada waktu malam.
The driver was always cautious when driving at night.
Kita perlu waspada terhadap maklumat yang belum pasti.
We need to be alert to information that is not yet certain.
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What does “cautious” mean in Malay?
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waspada
Also means alert.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berwaspada
- to beware; to be careful
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