No. 618 in Indonesian
gus
"Gus" is an honorary title used in Indonesia, particularly in Java, to address or refer to a young Muslim man of noble or respected lineage, often the son of a kyai (Islamic scholar or cleric).
In a sentence
Gus adalah gelar kehormatan yang diberikan kepada anak laki-laki seorang kyai.
Gus is a title of honor given to the son of a kyai.
In this sentence, 'Gus' is explained as an honorific title specific to certain cultural and social contexts in Indonesia.
Gus terlihat sangat sopan dan ramah ketika bertemu tamu.
Gus appeared very polite and friendly when meeting guests.
Here, 'Gus' is used as a proper noun, likely referring to an individual commonly addressed or known by this title.
Para Gus sering hadir dalam berbagai acara keagamaan dan sosial di pesantren.
The Guses often attend various religious and social events at the Islamic boarding school.
In this context, 'Gus' is used as a pluralized term referring collectively to individuals who hold this title or are addressed as such.
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