kupang

kupang

The Indonesian word "kupang" refers to small shellfish or mollusks, often clams.

Here, 'Kupang' is specifically used as a proper noun referring to the capital city of a province in Indonesia.

Kupang adalah ibu kota dari provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur.

Kupang is the capital city of the East Nusa Tenggara province.

In this context, 'kupang' refers to a type of seafood, typically small shellfish, that is consumed as food.

Saya membeli kupang di pasar untuk dimasak sore ini.

I bought 'kupang' at the market to cook this evening.

Here, 'kupang' denotes a historical coin used as currency, representing a payment or a token.

Dahulu, pengamen sering menerima uang berupa kupang dari masyarakat.

In the past, street musicians often received money in the form of 'kupang' from the people.