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teman

Friend

Beginnernoun

Definition

A person you know well and like.

Example

Dia teman baik saya.

He is my good friend.

Etymology

'Teman' comes from the Malay word meaning 'friend,' signifying companionship and social connections, deeply rooted in local cultures.

How & Where It’s Used

'Teman' is used in both spoken and written language, common in informal contexts, across all Indonesian regions.

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