This is the 355th most frequent Indonesian word.
langkah
"Langkah" means "step" or "measure" in English.
The word 'langkah' here is used metaphorically to mean 'step' as in a stage or phase in a process.
Langkah pertama menuju sukses adalah percaya pada diri sendiri.
The first step towards success is believing in oneself.
In this sentence, 'langkah' refers to the physical 'stride' or 'pace' made while walking.
Mereka mempercepat langkah untuk menghindari hujan.
They quickened their pace to avoid the rain.
Here, 'langkah' is used to denote 'measures' or 'steps' taken to achieve a specific objective.