No. 786 in Indonesian
haji
"Haji" refers to a Muslim who has completed the pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj).
In a sentence
Dia pergi ke Mekkah untuk menunaikan ibadah haji.
He went to Mecca to perform the Hajj pilgrimage.
In this sentence, 'haji' refers to the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Setelah pulang dari tanah suci, dia dipanggil Haji Ali.
After returning from the holy land, he is called Haji Ali.
Here, 'haji' is used as an honorific title given to someone who has completed the Hajj pilgrimage.
Perjalanan haji memerlukan persiapan fisik dan mental yang baik.
The Hajj journey requires good physical and mental preparation.
In this context, 'haji' refers to the pilgrimage as a significant event that entails preparation.
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