No. 462 in Malay
ruang
"Ruang" means "space" or "room" in English.
In a sentence
Ruang di ruang tamu ini luas dan selesa.
The space in this living room is spacious and comfortable.
Here, 'ruang' is used to denote a physical space within a living area.
Dia memberikan ruang untuk rakannya berbicara.
He gave space for his friend to speak.
In this sentence, 'ruang' conveys the figurative sense of opportunity or allowance.
Projek ini memberi saya ruang untuk berkreativiti.
This project gives me room for creativity.
Here, 'ruang' metaphorically represents freedom or capacity for creativity.
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