No. 590 in Malay
belajar
"Belajar" means "to learn" or "to study" in English.
In a sentence
Saya belajar matematik di sekolah.
I study mathematics at school.
Here, 'belajar' is used in its primary sense, meaning 'to study' or 'to learn' something as part of formal education or knowledge acquisition.
Adik saya belajar untuk berjalan.
My younger sibling is learning to walk.
In this sentence, 'belajar' refers to acquiring or practicing a new skill or ability.
Kami belajar budaya setempat semasa perjalanan kami.
We learned about the local culture during our trip.
Here, 'belajar' implies gaining understanding or knowledge about an activity or concept through experience or exploration.
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