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berita

News

Beginnernoun

Definition

Reports about recent events.

Example

Saya menonton berita setiap malam.

I watch the news every evening.

Etymology

'Berita' comes from the Indonesian root 'beri', which means to give, indicating information that is given or reported.

How & Where It’s Used

'Berita' is commonly used in both spoken and written forms, especially in news media and journalism. It is applicable in both formal and informal discussions.

Literary Heritage

Frequently found in newspapers and news articles covering a wide array of topics.

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