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kakek

Grandfather

Beginnernoun

Definition

The father of your parent.

Example

Kakek suka minum teh di pagi hari.

Grandpa likes drinking tea in the morning.

Etymology

The word 'kakek' stems from a generic term in Malay, which denotes a paternal or maternal grandfather, signifying familial lineage.

How & Where It’s Used

'Kakek' is commonly used in informal speech and writing across Indonesia, often during family gatherings or discussions involving elders.

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