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tidur

To sleep

Beginnerverb

Definition

To rest with your eyes closed at night.

Example

Anak-anak sudah tidur.

The children are already asleep.

Etymology

'Tidur' comes from Old Malay and has remained consistent in meaning through its evolution, referring to the act of sleeping or resting.

How & Where It’s Used

This verb is widely used in informal spoken and written contexts, recognized throughout Indonesia without significant regional differences.

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