satu

This is the 587th most frequent Indonesian word.


satu

"One"


In this sentence, 'satu' is used as a numeral to indicate quantity, meaning 'one'.

Kami hendak membeli satu buku di toko itu.

We want to buy one book at that store.


Here, 'satu' is used in the reduplicated form 'satu-satunya' to denote exclusivity as 'the only one'.

Dia adalah satu-satunya pilihan yang tersisa.

They are the only choice left.


Here, 'satu' emphasizes unity or being 'one' in the context of togetherness or singular entity.

Sebagai satu bangsa, kita harus bersatu.

As one nation, we must unite.