This is the 944th most frequent Malay word.
berjanji
To make a promise.
The word 'berjanji' is used here to mean making a promise or commitment to someone.
Saya berjanji kepada ibu saya untuk belajar dengan lebih rajin.
I promised my mother to study more diligently.
In this instance, 'berjanji' refers to the act of assuring to perform a certain task.
Murid itu berjanji untuk menyelesaikan kerja rumahnya.
The student promised to complete his homework.
Here, 'berjanji' indicates an agreement made between parties to follow through with a plan.