Malay Word of the Day
kerja
/KER-ja/ • verb / noun — 5th of May, 2026
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Meaning: work; to work; a job or task
Examples
- Saya kerja di pejabat hari ini.
(I am working at the office today.) - Dia mencari kerja yang lebih baik.
(He/She is looking for a better job.) - Selesaikan kerja ini sebelum waktu tidur.
(Finish this work before bedtime.)
Synonyms
- bekerja
- pekerjaan
Kerja is commonly used in everyday speech both as a verb (to work) and as a noun (work, job, task). In more formal situations you may hear 'bekerja' for the action of working and 'pekerjaan' for a job or occupation. Kerja can also combine with other words to form phrases like 'kerja keras' (hard work).
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