tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405910178351090835.post7029537253236873670..comments2023-10-10T17:20:37.437+08:00Comments on What Goes Under the Sun: The correct usage of 'justeru'TH Yeohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00077369699027376868noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405910178351090835.post-42464270905642658762011-01-28T00:01:59.096+08:002011-01-28T00:01:59.096+08:00In any language, Bahasa Melayu included, there is ...In any language, Bahasa Melayu included, there is an official reference. When in doubt about the meaning of a BM word, we refer to Kamus Dewan. In Kamus Dewan, Edisi Ke-4, 'justeru' has two meanings, namely<br /> • 1. kebetulan, tepat, kena benar: kenapa justeru sekarang ini engkau harus pergi? <br />• 2. malahan, bahkan: sekali-kali tidak pernah saya mencaci dia, justeru saya puji dia. <br /><br />It is very clear from the definition and model sentences given, 'justeru' does not mean 'Hence' or 'Oleh itu'.TH Yeohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00077369699027376868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405910178351090835.post-56730054660529589582011-01-26T16:27:11.428+08:002011-01-26T16:27:11.428+08:00Hi, do you agree with this? http://bm-stpm.blogspo...Hi, do you agree with this? http://bm-stpm.blogspot.com/2010/04/antara-justeru-justeru-itu.html<br /><br />The first point is what you pointed out, but the second point says justeru can be used to illustrate cause-and-effect, which to me sounds like we can use "justeru" as "hence".<br /><br />I am confused again.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18207701250836223305noreply@blogger.com