No. 136 in Indonesian
maupun
"Whether" or "as well as."
In a sentence
Dia memiliki minat dalam seni maupun musik.
They have an interest in both art and music.
The word "maupun" is used to connect equivalent phrases indicating inclusion, here joining "seni" (art) and "musik" (music).
Baik siswa maupun guru harus mematuhi peraturan sekolah.
Both the students and the teachers must adhere to the school rules.
The word "maupun" complements "baik" in a pair, emphasizing balanced inclusion, here involving "siswa" (students) and "guru" (teachers).
Pekerjaan ini diterima dengan baik, baik oleh masyarakat maupun pemerintah.
This work is well-received, both by the community and the government.
Here, "maupun" pairs ideas in complement to "baik" to ensure comprehensive coverage, between "masyarakat" (community) and "pemerintah" (government).
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