No. 463 in Indonesian
sumatera
Sumatera (Sumatra): An island in western Indonesia, one of the largest islands in the world.
In a sentence
Sumatera adalah pulau besar di Indonesia.
Sumatera is a large island in Indonesia.
The word "Sumatera" is used as a proper noun referring to the geographical entity, the island called Sumatera.
Hutan Sumatera dikenal dengan keanekaragaman hayatinya.
The forests of Sumatera are known for their biodiversity.
Here, "Sumatera" is a modifier identifying the location of the forests, indicating possession or association.
Dia bermimpi mengunjungi Sumatera suatu hari nanti.
He dreams of visiting Sumatera one day.
In this use, "Sumatera" is part of the direct object of the verb, indicating a desired destination or place to visit.
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