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sayur

Vegetables

Beginnernoun

Definition

Plants grown for food; gado-gado is a famous vegetable dish.

Example

Makan sayur baik untuk kesehatan.

Eating vegetables is good for your health.

Etymology

'Sayur' comes from the Malay word for vegetables, which is rooted in the Austronesian linguistic family, with a long history of reference to edible plants.

How & Where It’s Used

'Sayur' is utilized in both formal and casual contexts, referring to various vegetables in discussions about health, cooking, and dietary habits. It is commonly recognized throughout Indonesia.

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