No. 547 in Indonesian
persiapan
Preparation.
In a sentence
Saya sudah selesai dengan persiapan untuk acara besok.
I have finished the preparations for tomorrow's event.
'Persiapan' is used here to mean 'preparations,' referring to the actions taken to get ready for the event.
Persiapan mental sangat penting sebelum menghadapi ujian.
Mental preparation is very important before taking an exam.
'Persiapan' refers to 'preparation' in a general sense, emphasizing the process of getting ready, particularly mentally.
Dia memulai persiapan sejak tiga bulan yang lalu.
He/she began the preparations three months ago.
'Persiapan' denotes 'preparations,' emphasizing the time period over which readiness is achieved.
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