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jaga

/ ˈɡ /

noun

  1. a guard; sentry

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


verb

  1. (tr) to guard or watch

    jaga the door

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of jaga1

from Malay
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Example Sentences

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In 2003, he released his most popular tune to date - Nigeria jaga jaga, meaning "Nigeria has spoiled".

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Two-year-old Jaga has also responded to simple commands, including moving his limbs.

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Two-year-old Jaga and Kalia underwent 16 hours of surgery, and are now in the intensive care unit, doctors said.

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"Both the children have other health issues as well. While Jaga has heart issues, Kalia has kidney problems," neurosurgeon A K Mahapatra said.

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"Though initially Jaga was healthier, now his condition has deteriorated. Kalia is better," he added.

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