No. 428 in Indonesian
puncak
"Peak" or "summit."
In a sentence
Kami mendaki sampai ke puncak gunung.
We hiked to the top of the mountain.
In this sentence, "puncak" is used to mean 'peak' or 'summit' of a mountain, referring to the highest point.
Pertemuan bisnis mencapai puncaknya pada sore hari.
The business meeting reached its peak in the afternoon.
Here, "puncak" is used metaphorically to denote the climax or the most intense or important moment of an event.
Desa kami terkenal dengan villa-villa di daerah Puncak.
Our village is famous for the villas in the Puncak area.
In this sentence, "Puncak" is a proper noun and refers to a specific hilly area known for its resorts and scenic views.
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