No. 371 in Malay

aman

Peaceful.

In a sentence

Bandar ini sangat aman pada waktu malam.
This city is very peaceful at night.
The word 'aman' here is used as an adjective to describe the peaceful and crime-free nature of the city during the nighttime.
Perjanjian itu membawa keamanan kepada negara.
The agreement brought peace to the country.
The word 'aman' is used in its noun form 'keamanan' to refer to the state of peace and safety achieved due to the agreement.
Kita perlu hidup dalam suasana yang aman dan harmoni.
We need to live in an environment of peace and harmony.
The word 'aman' in this sentence portrays the desirable state of tranquility and mutual understanding within the living environment.

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