No. 876 in Malay
van
A type of vehicle used for transporting goods or people.
In a sentence
Van itu besar dan berwarna putih.
The van is large and white.
Here, 'van' refers to the vehicle, showcasing the use of the word as a noun representing a type of transport.
Kami bercuti dan menyewa sebuah van untuk perjalanan.
We went on vacation and rented a van for the trip.
In this sentence, 'van' is used in a practical sense, indicating the mode of transportation hired for travel.
Perkhidmatan van sekolah sangat membantu bagi ibu bapa yang sibuk.
The school van service is very helpful for busy parents.
Here, 'van' is employed in a contextual situation, referring specifically to a van used for transporting schoolchildren, highlighting its specialized use.
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