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perempuan

Woman; female

Beginnernoun

Definition

An adult female person.

Example

Perempuan ini seorang dokter.

This woman is a doctor.

Etymology

'Perempuan' traces its roots back to Malay and is used to denote 'woman' or 'female.' It reflects gender roles within the society.

How & Where It’s Used

'Perempuan' is prevalent in both formal and informal settings, commonly utilized in discussions regarding gender in Indonesian culture.

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