No. 979 in Indonesian
pembangunan
"Development"
In a sentence
Pembangunan gedung baru ini memakan waktu tiga tahun.
The construction of this new building took three years.
The word "pembangunan" is used here to refer to the process of constructing a structure, emphasizing the creation aspect.
Tema utama diskusi adalah pembangunan ekonomi daerah.
The main topic of discussion was the regional economic development.
"Pembangunan" in this case pertains to economic development, emphasizing improvement and progress.
Pembangunan karakter siswa menjadi fokus utama dalam kurikulum baru.
The character development of students became the main focus in the new curriculum.
Here, "pembangunan" is applied metaphorically to refer to the enhancement or cultivation of intangible attributes, like character.
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