No. 214 in Malay
kerusi
Chair.
In a sentence
Saya duduk di atas kerusi itu.
I am sitting on that chair.
In this context, 'kerusi' is used as a noun referring to a physical chair.
Kerusi yang baru dibeli itu sangat selesa.
The newly purchased chair is very comfortable.
Here, 'kerusi' is used to specify a particular chair that is a recent acquisition, emphasizing its qualities.
Dia memegang jawatan kerusi dalam jawatankuasa.
He holds the chair position in the committee.
In this case, 'kerusi' metaphorically represents a position of authority or office, rather than a physical object.
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