No. 278 in Indonesian
sosok
"Figure" or "form," referring to a person, shape, or entity.
In a sentence
Sosok wanita itu sangat menginspirasi.
The figure of that woman is very inspiring.
The word 'sosok' here is used to refer to the persona or presence of a specific woman, emphasizing her impactful characteristics.
Ia melihat sesosok bayangan di jendela.
He saw a figure in the window.
In this context, 'sosok' means a silhouette or shape, used to describe a vague or non-specific form visible in the scene.
Dalam novel ini, sosok protagonis menggambarkan nilai-nilai kejujuran.
In this novel, the figure of the protagonist represents the values of honesty.
Here, 'sosok' represents a character or person portrayed in the story, highlighting their symbolic role or qualities.
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