No. 612 in Indonesian
wartawan
Journalist.
In a sentence
Wartawan sedang mewawancarai seorang pemimpin daerah untuk berita malam.
The journalist is interviewing a regional leader for the evening news.
The word 'wartawan' refers to a journalist, someone whose job is to gather and report news.
Banyak wartawan melaporkan kejadian itu secara langsung dari lokasi.
Many reporters are covering the event live from the scene.
Here, 'wartawan' is used to describe reporters collectively, emphasizing their presence at the event.
Adik saya ingin menjadi wartawan agar dapat mengungkap kebenaran.
My sibling wants to become a journalist to uncover the truth.
In this context, 'wartawan' represents an aspirational career choice, showing its role as a professional title.
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