No. 830 in Malay
sedangkan
"Sedangkan" means "whereas" or "while" in English.
In a sentence
Saya membaca buku sedangkan adik saya menonton televisyen.
I am reading a book while my younger sibling is watching television.
The word 'sedangkan' is used here to indicate simultaneous actions occurring between two subjects.
Sedangkan dia sudah diberi peluang, dia masih tidak berubah.
Even though he has already been given a chance, he still hasn't changed.
In this context, 'sedangkan' is used to introduce a contrasting clause highlighting an unexpected situation.
Kucing itu tidur di bantal sedangkan anjing duduk di atas lantai.
The cat sleeps on the pillow whereas the dog sits on the floor.
Here, 'sedangkan' signifies a comparison between two different actions or situations.
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