This is the 377th most frequent Indonesian word.
ali
The Indonesian word "ali" typically means "to shift," "to move," or "to transfer."
'Ali' here is a proper noun, representing someone's name.
Ali adalah nama teman saya.
Ali is the name of my friend.
'Ali' here is part of the verb 'mengali,' meaning 'to dig,' where it forms part of the verb structure.
Ia mengali tanah menggunakan sekop.
He digs the ground using a shovel.
'Ali' here refers to the aspect of drain or channel within the verb 'mengali,' emphasizing the process of removing water.