Word of the Day: How to use 'Wajar'

Wajar can be used in the following ways:

Adjective: appropriate 

Wajar is used to describe that something is appropriate. Wajar carrries a formal and neutral tone which suggest that an event/action/decision is justified.

Examples:

 1. Tuntutan itu tidak wajar.  

 That claim is not appropriate.

 2. Tindakan dia bercakap dengan kasar tidak wajar.

 His action of speaking rudely is not appropriate.

 3. Dalam negara yang berdemokrasi, melakukan undian sebelum membuat keputusan adalah wajar.

 In a democratic country, voting before making decisions is appropriate. 

 4. Penggunaan AI dalam industri harus melalui pemeriksaan yang wajar bagi memastikan keselamatannya.

 The application of AI in industries should undergo a proper examination to ensure it's safety.


(Obligation Modal Auxiliary) Verb: ougt to {it's appropriate to}

Wajar can also be used before the primary verb to express that the action is appropriate to be done. Due to the neutrality of wajar, it is more commonly used in formal statements like news report and media statements.

Examples:

1. Warga emas wajar dihargai.

 The elderlies are ought to be valued.

 2. Perdana Menteri wajar mengutamakan rakyat.

 The Prime Minister is ought to prioritize the people.

 3. Hukuman terhadap penyebar berita palsu wajar diberatkan.

 The punishment towards those who spread fake news is ought to be aggravated.

 4. Projek itu wajar dibatalkan kerana tidak menguntungkan mana-mana pihak.

 That project is ought to be cancelled due to it not being profitable to any parties.

 


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