No. 909 in Indonesian
sultan
A "sultan" is a Muslim ruler or monarch.
In a sentence
Pada masa lalu, sultan memimpin kerajaan dengan bijaksana.
In the past, the sultan led the kingdom wisely.
The word 'sultan' refers to a ruler or king, denoting historical leadership.
Dia mendapat julukan 'sultan' karena gaya hidupnya yang mewah.
He is nicknamed 'sultan' because of his luxurious lifestyle.
Here, 'sultan' is used metaphorically to describe someone with opulent habits.
Kami mengunjungi makam sultan yang terkenal di kota itu.
We visited the famous sultan’s tomb in the city.
This use of 'sultan' refers to a specific historical figure with significance.
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