No. 632 in Indonesian
jiwa
Soul; spirit.
In a sentence
Dia memiliki jiwa petualang yang tak terbendung.
He possesses an unstoppable adventurous spirit.
In this sentence, 'jiwa' refers to the inner spirit or characteristic of a person, describing their personality.
Jiwa seseorang dapat dipengaruhi oleh lingkungannya.
A person's soul can be influenced by their environment.
Here, 'jiwa' is used to mean 'soul', indicating the emotional or spiritual essence of a person.
Berolahraga secara teratur baik untuk jiwa dan raga.
Exercising regularly is good for the soul and body.
In this context, 'jiwa' signifies the soul or mental well-being, emphasizing balance and health.
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