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pakaian

Clothes

Beginnernoun

Definition

Things you wear, such as shirts and trousers.

Example

Saya membeli pakaian baru untuk Lebaran.

I bought new clothes for Eid.

Etymology

'Pakaian' is derived from the root 'kai' in Malay, which means 'to wear.' The word has evolved to encompass all forms of clothing in Indonesian.

How & Where It’s Used

'Pakaian' is used in both spoken and written contexts and is accepted across various registers. The term is recognized in all regions of Indonesia.

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