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keluarga

Family

Beginnernoun

Definition

A group of people related by blood or marriage.

Example

Saya punya keluarga yang bahagia.

I have a happy family.

Etymology

'Keluarga' means 'family' and derives from the Old Malay root 'keluarga', which has consistently conveyed the concept of familial relations across generations.

How & Where It’s Used

'Keluarga' is used in both formal and informal contexts, prevalent in spoken language, writing, and cultural discussions about family structures in Indonesia without significant regional variations.

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