No. 276 in Indonesian
membuka
"To open."
In a sentence
Dia membuka jendela di pagi hari.
He/She opens the window in the morning.
The word 'membuka' is used in its literal sense, meaning 'to open' in a physical manner.
Proyek ini membuka peluang baru bagi banyak orang.
This project opens new opportunities for many people.
Here, 'membuka' is used figuratively to mean 'to create' or 'to provide'. It extends beyond physical opening to abstract concepts.
Acara tersebut membuka mata kita tentang pentingnya lingkungan.
That event opened our eyes to the importance of the environment.
In this sentence, 'membuka' is used idiomatically, meaning 'to enlighten' or 'to make someone realize'.
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