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kunci

Key

Beginnernoun

Definition

A metal object used to open locks.

Example

Saya tidak menemukan kunci saya.

I cannot find my keys.

Etymology

'Kunci' originates from the Old Malay term for 'to lock' or 'fasten,' indicating its function as a device for locking doors or containers.

How & Where It’s Used

'Kunci' is widely utilized in both spoken and written contexts, applicable across all registers, and recognized in all Indonesian regions.

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