No. 223 in Malay
sungai
River.
In a sentence
Sungai itu mengalir dengan deras selepas hujan lebat.
The river flows rapidly after the heavy rain.
Here, 'sungai' is used to refer to a natural watercourse, commonly translated as 'river', demonstrating its typical geographical meaning.
Kehidupan di sepanjang sungai memberikan pemandangan yang indah setiap pagi.
Living along the river provides a beautiful view every morning.
In this sentence, 'sungai' refers to the location or area being near a river, emphasizing its role as a geographical landmark.
Kita harus menjaga kebersihan sungai untuk memastikan ekosistemnya kekal sejahtera.
We must maintain the cleanliness of the river to ensure its ecosystem remains healthy.
Here, 'sungai' is not only a natural feature but is also seen as an ecological entity that requires conservation and care.
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