No. 623 in Indonesian
real
The Indonesian word "real" means "real" or "authentic" in English.
In a sentence
Film ini berdasarkan cerita nyata.
This movie is based on a real story.
In this sentence, 'real' ('nyata') refers to something factual and not fictional.
Perasaan itu terasa sangat nyata.
That feeling feels very real.
Here, 'real' ('nyata') is used to describe the intensity and authenticity of an emotional experience.
Ini merupakan ancaman nyata bagi lingkungan.
This is a real threat to the environment.
In this example, 'real' ('nyata') conveys seriousness and existence of the threat.
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