No. 30 in Indonesian
kota
"City"
In a sentence
Kota Jakarta adalah ibu kota Indonesia.
Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia.
In this sentence, 'kota' is used to denote a major city, highlighting its importance as a political and administrative center.
Saya suka berjalan-jalan di kota pada malam hari.
I enjoy strolling through the city at night.
Here, 'kota' refers to an urban area where people live and where activities are concentrated, especially in comparison to rural areas.
Kota kecil ini memiliki keindahan yang unik.
This small town has a unique charm.
In this example, 'kota' describes a smaller urban settlement, indicating its size and character compared to larger cities.
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