No. 373 in Indonesian
makan
"Eat."
In a sentence
Saya makan di restoran bersama teman-teman.
I eat at the restaurant with friends.
The word 'makan' is used here as a verb indicating the act of eating in a general context.
Jangan makan makanan pedas jika perutmu sedang sakit.
Do not eat spicy food if your stomach is hurting.
In this sentence, 'makan' is a verb advising the action of eating, specifically in the context of giving advice on dietary choices.
Burung itu sedang makan biji-bijian di taman.
The bird is eating seeds in the park.
Here, 'makan' describes an ongoing action of eating, showing its use in describing an animal's activity.
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