No. 189 in Indonesian
bangka
"Bangka" in Indonesian means "corpse" or "dead body."
In a sentence
Pulau Bangka terkenal dengan keindahan alamnya.
Bangka Island is famous for its natural beauty.
In this sentence, "Bangka" is used as a proper noun, referring to the name of a geographic location, specifically an island in Indonesia.
Mobil tua itu sudah dianggap bangka oleh pemiliknya.
That old car is already considered obsolete by its owner.
Here, "bangka" is used as a colloquial term to describe something old and no longer functional, often referring to vehicles or machinery.
Dalam bahasa Minangkabau, 'bangka' memiliki arti yang berbeda.
In the Minangkabau language, 'bangka' holds a different meaning.
This context shows 'bangka' as an example of a word that might have varied meanings based on dialects or regional languages.
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