No. 794 in Indonesian
sumsel
"Sumsel" is an abbreviation for "Sumatera Selatan," meaning "South Sumatra," a province in Indonesia.
In a sentence
Sumsel memiliki keindahan alam yang memukau.
South Sumatra has breathtaking natural beauty.
The word 'Sumsel' is used as an abbreviation for 'South Sumatra' (Sumatera Selatan), referring to the geographical region.
Orang-orang Sumsel terkenal ramah dan bersahabat.
The people of South Sumatra are known for being friendly and hospitable.
Here, 'Sumsel' identifies the inhabitants of the Sumatera Selatan region, showcasing cultural identity.
Saya baru belajar masakan khas Sumsel yang sangat lezat.
I just learned how to cook traditional South Sumatra dishes, which are very delicious.
In this context, 'Sumsel' is used to describe the origin of traditional dishes from South Sumatra.
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