No. 782 in Indonesian
batam
"Batam" is the name of an island and city in Indonesia.
In a sentence
Saya membeli patung kayu khas Batam ketika berkunjung ke sana.
I bought a wooden statue typical of Batam when visiting there.
Here, 'batam' refers to the specific Indonesian city of Batam, used as a geographical proper noun.
Dia pergi batam dan surut saat melakukan tugasnya di padang pasir.
He went batam and receded while performing his duties in the desert.
Here, 'batam' is used in a figurative way, possibly meaning to move or appear transiently, depending on context and interpretation.
Istilah 'batu batam' digunakan dalam jenis ukiran tertentu.
The term 'batu batam' is used in a specific type of carving.
Here, 'batam' is part of the phrase 'batu batam', referring to a cultural or material term, its specific meaning influences its interpretation.
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