Malay dictionary

jauhkan

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to keep something/someone away; to put at a distance

Meanings

  1. 1
    to keep something/someone away; to put at a distance
  2. 2
    to distance oneself from; to avoid involvement with
  3. 3
    to avert or ward off; to prevent something undesirable

Built from

jauh+jauhkan

Root jauh: far; at a great distance

Examples

  • Saya jauhkan pisau itu dari kanak-kanak.

    I keep that knife away from the children.

  • Tolong jauhkan botol kaca itu dari tepi meja.

    Please keep that glass bottle away from the edge of the table.

  • Tolong jauhkan kucing itu dari dapur.

    Please keep that cat out of the kitchen.

  • Tolong jauhkan kerusi itu dari pintu.

    Please move that chair away from the door.

  • Doktor menyuruh kami jauhkan diri daripada makanan berminyak.

    The doctor told us to avoid oily food.

  • Ibu meminta kami jauhkan adik daripada jalan raya.

    Mother asked us to keep my little brother away from the road.

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