This is the 293rd most frequent Indonesian word.
membangun
"To build" or "to develop."
In this example, 'membangun' signifies the act of establishing or improving a structured or formal interaction (diplomatic relations).
Pemerintah berencana membangun hubungan diplomatik yang lebih erat dengan negara tetangga.
The government plans to develop closer diplomatic relations with neighboring countries.
In this sentence, 'membangun' refers to the physical act of creating or constructing something tangible (a house).
Kami sedang membangun sebuah rumah di desa.
We are building a house in the village.
Here, 'membangun' is used figuratively to denote the process of fostering or creating an abstract concept (understanding).