No. 214 in Indonesian
menarik
"Menarik" means "interesting" or "attractive" in English.
In a sentence
Buku itu sangat menarik untuk dibaca.
The book is very interesting to read.
In this sentence, 'menarik' is used to describe something that draws interest or attention, meaning 'interesting'.
Ia menarik tali dengan kuat untuk membuka tirai.
He pulled the rope forcefully to open the curtain.
Here, 'menarik' means to pull something, related to a physical action.
Usulan itu menarik banyak perhatian di masyarakat.
The proposal attracted a lot of attention in the community.
In this example, 'menarik' indicates an action that draws or attracts attention or focus from others.
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