No. 358 in Malay
bergantung
"Depend" or "to hang."
In a sentence
Keputusan itu bergantung kepada sikap kita.
The decision depends on our attitude.
In this sentence, 'bergantung' is used to mean 'depends on', illustrating the idea of reliance on or being contingent upon something.
Buah mangga yang masak bergantung di dahan pokok itu.
The ripe mango hangs on the branch of that tree.
Here, 'bergantung' is used to describe the action of hanging or being suspended, showing a physical dependency or attachment.
Orang yang sentiasa bergantung kepada orang lain sukar berdikari.
A person who constantly depends on others finds it hard to be independent.
This usage of 'bergantung' conveys the sense of relying or depending on someone or something in a figurative manner.
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