No. 367 in Indonesian
kupang
The Indonesian word "kupang" refers to small shellfish or mollusks, often clams.
In a sentence
Kupang adalah ibu kota dari provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur.
Kupang is the capital city of the East Nusa Tenggara province.
Here, 'Kupang' is specifically used as a proper noun referring to the capital city of a province in Indonesia.
Saya membeli kupang di pasar untuk dimasak sore ini.
I bought 'kupang' at the market to cook this evening.
In this context, 'kupang' refers to a type of seafood, typically small shellfish, that is consumed as food.
Dahulu, pengamen sering menerima uang berupa kupang dari masyarakat.
In the past, street musicians often received money in the form of 'kupang' from the people.
Here, 'kupang' denotes a historical coin used as currency, representing a payment or a token.
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