jaga

/ ˈdʒaɡa /

noun

1. a guard; sentry

verb

1. tr to guard or watch

   jaga the door

Word History and Origins

Origin of jaga¹

from Malay

Example Sentences

Defeated in several pitched battles, she fled into the Jaga country, where she was crowned with much success.

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

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There was a policeman watching in the street— Ada mata-mata saorang men-jaga di jalan.

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

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As the Harbolas wake people up in the morning they are also called Jaga or Awakener.

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