No. 951 in Malay
jurang
The Malay word "jurang" means "gorge" or "gap" in English.
In a sentence
Jurang antara golongan kaya dan miskin semakin melebar.
The gap between the rich and the poor is widening.
In this sentence, 'jurang' is used metaphorically to describe a disparity or gap between social classes.
Pelancong perlu berhati-hati ketika berjalan berhampiran jurang yang curam.
Tourists must be careful when walking near the steep ravine.
Here, 'jurang' refers to a physical ravine or chasm in the geographical sense.
Jurang komunikasi antara generasi tua dan muda perlu diatasi.
The communication gap between the older and younger generation needs to be bridged.
In this example, 'jurang' metaphorically indicates a difference or disconnect in communication across generations.
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