No. 390 in Indonesian
mahfud
In Indonesian, "mahfud" is not a common word but rather a name of Arabic origin, meaning "protected" or "guarded."
In a sentence
Mahfud sedang belajar di perpustakaan.
Mahfud is studying at the library.
In this sentence, 'Mahfud' is used as a proper noun, referring to a person's name.
Bahasa Indonesia harus 'mahfud' agar tetap asli.
The Indonesian language must be 'well-preserved' to remain authentic.
Here, 'mahfud' is used as an adjective meaning 'well-preserved' or 'protected' related to cultural conservation.
Kita harus menjaga kebudayaan kita agar selalu mahfud.
We must preserve our culture so that it remains protected.
In this case, 'mahfud' is used metaphorically to express the idea of something being preserved or safeguarded.
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