mengawal

This is the 863rd most frequent Malay word.


mengawal

"To control" or "to monitor."


Here, 'mengawal' is used to mean 'handling or controlling a situation, specifically traffic in this context.'

Dia mengawal lalu lintas di simpang jalan itu.

He is controlling the traffic at that intersection.


Here, 'mengawal' refers to the regulation or management of one's emotions or inner state.

Pasukan itu berjaya mengawal emosi mereka semasa perlawanan.

The team successfully controlled their emotions during the match.


In this sentence, 'mengawal' is used to indicate 'ensuring security or supervision to prevent undesired outcomes.'

Kawalan ketat itu mengawal supaya tiada kejadian yang tidak diingini berlaku.

That tight control ensures that no undesirable incidents occur.