This is the 180th most frequent Indonesian word.
bahkan
"Even" (used to emphasize or add intensity).
In this sentence, 'bahkan' is used to emphasize the impact of the statement by highlighting an unexpected or noteworthy comparison.
Dia sangat pandai, bahkan guru-gurunya kagum padanya.
He is very intelligent, even his teachers are impressed with him.
Here, 'bahkan' is used to introduce an exception to the general statement, making the exception noteworthy.
Saya suka semua buah, bahkan durian yang biasanya tidak saya makan.
I like all fruits, even durian which I normally don't eat.
In this usage, 'bahkan' emphasizes the contrast or difficulty in the situation, highlighting the persistence or unexpected nature of the action.