No. 259 in Malay
kampung
"Village" or "hometown."
In a sentence
Saya tinggal di kampung yang aman dan damai.
I live in a village that is peaceful and serene.
In this sentence, 'kampung' refers to a rural village or a traditional settlement where people live.
Suasana kampung pada waktu petang sungguh menenangkan.
The atmosphere of the village in the evening is truly calming.
Here, 'kampung' describes the environment or ambiance of a village area.
Dia bercerita tentang adat tradisional kampungnya.
She tells stories about the traditional customs of her village.
In this context, 'kampung' is used to refer to someone's place of origin, highlighting cultural or familial ties.
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