No. 994 in Malay

berhati

To "have a heart" (used metaphorically to mean cautious, careful, or compassionate depending on context).

In a sentence

Dia berhati-hati semasa memandu di jalan yang licin.
He is cautious while driving on the slippery road.
In this sentence, 'berhati-hati' conveys the act of being cautious or careful in actions, derived from the root word 'hati' (heart).
Wanita itu berhati mulia kerana sering membantu orang yang memerlukan.
That woman has a noble heart because she often helps those in need.
Here, 'berhati mulia' means possessing a noble heart, indicating a commendable personality trait.
Pelajar harus berhati tenang semasa menghadapi peperiksaan.
Students should have a calm heart while facing examinations.
In this usage, 'berhati tenang' refers to maintaining a calm disposition, with 'hati' metaphorically representing emotional state.

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