This is the 197th most frequent Indonesian word.
ibu
"Mother" or "Mrs."
In this sentence, 'ibu' is used to refer to one's own mother, denoting a familial relationship.
Ibu sedang memasak di dapur.
My mother is cooking in the kitchen.
Here, 'ibu' is used as a respectful title when referring to a female teacher.
Ibu guru mengajar dengan sabar.
The teacher teaches patiently.
In this instance, 'ibu' is employed to refer to women, especially those who are married or of a certain age, as a respectful term.