No. 607 in Indonesian
raya
"Raya" means "great," "major," or "celebratory."
In a sentence
Jalan raya itu sangat ramai pada sore hari.
The highway is very crowded in the afternoon.
In this sentence, 'raya' is used to describe a major road or highway, indicating its importance and large scale.
Hari Raya Idul Fitri dirayakan dengan penuh suka cita.
The Eid al-Fitr holiday is celebrated with great joy.
Here, 'raya' refers to a significant holiday or festival, emphasizing its grand and celebratory nature.
Indonesia adalah negara dengan keanekaragaman budaya yang raya.
Indonesia is a country with rich cultural diversity.
In this sentence, 'raya' conveys the meaning of 'great' or 'rich', describing the diversity in a positive and abundant sense.
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