No. 9 in Malay
kerajaan
"Kerajaan" means "government" or "kingdom" in English.
In a sentence
Kerajaan sedang merancang pelan pembangunan baru.
The government is planning a new development plan.
The word "kerajaan" here refers to an official governmental body or institution responsible for governance and policy-making.
Pada zaman dahulu, banyak kerajaan muncul di sekitar Sungai Nil.
In ancient times, many kingdoms arose around the Nile River.
In this instance, "kerajaan" refers to historical or contemporary kingdoms, often involving monarchy systems.
Pemeliharaan hutan adalah tanggungjawab kerajaan dan rakyat.
Forest conservation is the responsibility of the government and the people.
"Kerajaan" is used to indicate a modern national or federal government managing state affairs, showing its duty alongside citizens.
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