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peta

Map

Beginnernoun

Definition

A drawing showing streets, cities, or countries.

Example

Saya lihat peta di ponsel.

I look at the map on my phone.

Etymology

'Peta' is derived from the Dutch word 'kaart', which was used during the colonial era. It has evolved to represent a geographical representation in modern Indonesian.

How & Where It’s Used

'Peta' is used in both formal and informal contexts and can be found in spoken and written language, especially in education and travel settings.

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