This is the 325th most frequent Malay word.
jangan
"Jangan" means "do not" or "don't" in English.
The word 'jangan' is used here as a command to not perform the action, serving as a prohibition.
Jangan berlari di dalam rumah.
Do not run inside the house.
In this context, 'jangan' is used as a reminder or request not to forget, reflecting a gentle connotation.
Adik, jangan lupa membawa bekal ke sekolah.
Younger sibling, do not forget to bring your lunch to school.
Here, 'jangan' is used in a conditional statement to express the desire to avoid a particular outcome.