Malay Word of the Day
jalan
/JA-lan/ • noun/verb — 15th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: a path or road for traveling; to walk
Examples
- Saya suka berjalan di taman.
(I like to walk in the park.) - Jalan ini sangat sibuk pada waktu petang.
(This road is very busy in the evening.) - Mari kita jalan-jalan di sekitar bandar.
(Let's take a walk around the city.)
Synonyms
- laluan
- lorong
The word 'jalan' is commonly used to refer to roads or paths, and it can also be used as a verb meaning 'to walk'. It is frequently used when giving directions or discussing travel.
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