No. 72 in Indonesian
sedang
"Sedang" means "currently" or indicates an ongoing action.
In a sentence
Saya sedang makan.
I am eating.
Here 'sedang' denotes an ongoing action in the present moment.
Aku sedang berada di kantor.
I am currently at the office.
'Sedang' here emphasizes the current status or position of the speaker.
Dia sedang sibuk dengan pekerjaannya.
They are busy with their work.
'Sedang' indicates that the person is currently engaged or occupied in an activity.
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