This is the 427th most frequent Indonesian word.
peringatan
"Warning" or "reminder."
In this sentence, 'peringatan' means 'commemoration' and refers to the act of remembering or honoring a significant event.
Hari ini adalah hari peringatan kemerdekaan negara kita.
Today is the commemoration day of our nation's independence.
In this sentence, 'peringatan' could colloquially refer to a 'greeting' or 'celebration', tied to a personal occasion.
Saya membeli kartu peringatan untuk ulang tahun teman saya.
I bought a greeting card for my friend's birthday.
In this sentence, 'peringatan' means 'warning' and is used to denote an admonition or alert.