No. 740 in Indonesian
bung
"Bung" means "brother," "mate," or a casual term of address for a man.
In a sentence
Bung Karno adalah presiden pertama Indonesia.
Mr. Soekarno was the first president of Indonesia.
The term 'bung' here is used as a title of respect and camaraderie, akin to 'brother' or 'Mr.' in a formal yet friendly manner.
Bung, apakah kamu sudah menerima undangan rapat?
Brother, have you received the meeting invitation?
In this sentence, 'bung' is an informal term for addressing a male peer or individual, often connoting friendship or equality.
Saya memasukkan surat itu ke dalam bungkus dengan hati-hati.
I put the letter carefully into the envelope.
Although not containing the standalone word 'bung', 'bungkus' is related, meaning 'package' or 'wrap', showcasing a derivative usage in extended contexts.
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