No. 39 in Malay

negeri

"Negeri" in Malay means "state" or "country."

In a sentence

Negara ini mempunyai lima belas negeri.
This country has fifteen states.
The word 'negeri' is used to mean 'state,' as a geographic or political subdivision within a country.
Dia rindu untuk pulang ke negeri kelahirannya.
He misses returning to his birthplace state.
Here, 'negeri' conveys the meaning of one's home state or region of origin.
Dia terkenal sebagai seorang pemimpin dalam negeri.
He is famous as a leader within the state.
In this context, 'negeri' specifies a particular state where the person is recognized, emphasizing locality.

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