No. 527 in Indonesian
pulau
Island.
In a sentence
Indonesia adalah negara dengan banyak pulau.
Indonesia is a country with many islands.
In this sentence, 'pulau' is used to denote 'island' as a general noun referring to landmasses surrounded by water.
Kami berlayar menuju pulau kecil di seberang teluk.
We sailed towards the small island across the bay.
Here, 'pulau' serves to identify a specific location, a small island, emphasizing its function in a locative context.
Pulau itu terkenal karena keindahan pantainya.
The island is famous for its beautiful beaches.
In this case, 'pulau' is used with the definite marker 'itu' to specify a particular island that is well-known.
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