No. 14 in Indonesian
atau
"Or."
In a sentence
Apakah kamu ingin teh atau kopi?
Do you want tea or coffee?
Used for an exclusive choice between two items alternative.
Anda bisa memilih untuk menunggu atau meninggalkan pesan.
You can choose to wait or leave a message.
Indicating a choice or alternative between two actions.
Cuacanya mendung, mungkin akan hujan atau mungkin tidak.
The weather is cloudy, it might rain or it might not.
Expressing uncertainty between two possible outcomes.
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