No. 129 in Indonesian
yaitu
"Yaitu" means "that is" or "namely."
In a sentence
Saya memiliki hobi baru, yaitu berkebun.
I have a new hobby, namely gardening.
In this sentence, 'yaitu' introduces an explanation or specification that gives more information about the previously mentioned idea (my new hobby).
Hal yang harus saya pelajari selanjutnya adalah sesuatu yang menarik, yaitu cara membuat kerajinan tangan.
The thing I need to learn next is something interesting, namely how to create crafts.
Here, 'yaitu' is used to introduce a specific elaboration or clarification regarding the previously mentioned subject (something interesting).
Dia hanya menyukai satu jenis makanan, yaitu makanan pedas.
He only likes one type of food, which is spicy food.
In this case, 'yaitu' definitionally connects the general statement to a specific instance or elaboration (spicy food being the one type of food he likes).
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