This is the 36th most frequent Indonesian word.
seperti
"Like" or "as."
In this sentence, 'seperti' is used for comparison, indicating similarity between the subject and another person.
Saya ingin menjadi seperti dia.
I want to be like him.
In this instance, 'seperti' signifies mannerism, comparing the way someone acts or expresses themselves to a specific attribute.
Dia berbicara dengan tegas seperti seorang pemimpin.
He speaks assertively like a leader.
Here, 'seperti' illustrates likeness or resemblance to something else in appearance or quality.