jang

Indonesian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈjaŋ/

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Conjunction

jang

1. Superseded spelling of yang.

North Moluccan Malay

Etymology

From Malay jangan.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /d͡ʒaŋ/

Adverb

jang

1. don't, do not (used to forbid someone to do something)

   Jang bajalang situ, nanti nga tapalese.

   Don't walk there, you are going to slip (if you do it).

Interjection

jang

1. don't! (don't do it)

See also

Other North Moluccan Malay negators:

• bolóm
• bukang
• tara
• tarada