No. 522 in Malay
sempadan
"Boundary" or "border."
In a sentence
Sempadan negara adalah penting untuk menjaga kedaulatan.
National borders are important to maintain sovereignty.
Here, 'sempadan' refers to physical and geographic borders that define the limits of a nation.
Jangan melintasi sempadan tanpa kebenaran.
Do not cross the border without permission.
In this sentence, 'sempadan' refers to a delineated line or area that separates regions or nations.
Hormat-menghormati adalah penting, terutama apabila melibatkan sempadan budaya.
Mutual respect is important, especially when involving cultural boundaries.
Here, 'sempadan' is used metaphorically to describe the limits or lines defining different cultures.
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