No. 703 in Malay
zaman
The Malay word "zaman" means "era" or "period."
In a sentence
Zaman dahulu, banyak orang hidup berdekatan dengan alam.
In the past, many people lived closely with nature.
In this sentence, the word 'zaman' refers to a particular era in history, specifically an earlier time or ancient times.
Kita hidup dalam zaman teknologi yang maju.
We live in an era of advanced technology.
Here, the word 'zaman' is used to denote the current period characterized by technological advancements.
Zaman akan terus berubah, membawa cabaran baru.
Times will continue to change, bringing new challenges.
In this context, 'zaman' refers to the concept of time and its continuous evolution, emphasizing the passage of eras or periods.
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