No. 134 in Malay
kereta
Car.
In a sentence
Saya memandu kereta ke pasar.
I drive the car to the market.
In this sentence, 'kereta' is used to refer to a vehicle, specifically a car, as the mode of transportation.
Kereta api bergerak dengan laju.
The train moves quickly.
Here, 'kereta' is part of the compound word 'kereta api', which means train, further specifying it as a form of locomotive transport.
Dia membeli mainan berbentuk kereta kecil.
He bought a small car-shaped toy.
In this context, 'kereta' is used to describe a miniature or toy representation of a car, emphasizing its model or shape.
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