No. 11 in Malay
juga
The Malay word "juga" means "also" or "too" in English.
In a sentence
Saya suka membaca buku, dan adik saya suka membaca juga.
I like to read books, and my younger sibling also likes to read.
The word 'juga' in this context means 'also' or 'too', indicating similarity in actions or preferences between the speaker and their sibling.
Dia bekerja keras, namun dia juga memerlukan rehat.
He works hard, yet he also needs rest.
Here, 'juga' serves to add a contrasting yet concurrent aspect, emphasizing the need for rest alongside hardworking behavior.
Perkara ini bukan sahaja penting untuk masa depan kita tetapi juga untuk generasi akan datang.
This matter is not only important for our future but also for the generations to come.
In this sentence, 'juga' is used to extend the importance from the immediate future to the broader scope of future generations.
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