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ibu
"Ibu" is not a Swedish word. It is Indonesian for "mother."
In a sentence
Min ibu är mycket snäll.
My mother is very kind.
In this sentence, 'ibu' is used as a term for 'mother' in Swedish, borrowed from Indonesian to signify respect or endearment.
Det är viktigt att respektera sin ibu.
It is important to respect one's mother.
Here 'ibu' continues to refer to 'mother', emphasizing respect and familial bond.
Han talade med sin ibu på telefon.
He spoke to his mother on the phone.
In this example, 'ibu' denotes 'mother' again, used in a context of conversation and interaction.
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