jaga

British

/ ˈdʒaɡa /

noun

a guard; sentry

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verb

(tr) to guard or watch

jaga the door

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Etymology

Origin of jaga

from Malay

Example Sentences

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In 2003, he released his most popular tune to date - Nigeria jaga jaga, meaning "Nigeria has spoiled".

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2025

You must take great care of it, and see that it is not injured— Mahu-lah jaga baik-baik, jangan di-rosak-kan-nia.

From A Manual of the Malay language With an Introductory Sketch of the Sanskrit Element in Malay by Maxwell, William Edward, Sir

All were fast asleep, not one was awake— Sumua orang tidor lena sa-orang pun tiada jaga.

From A Manual of the Malay language With an Introductory Sketch of the Sanskrit Element in Malay by Maxwell, William Edward, Sir

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