This is the 454th most frequent Indonesian word.
sidang
"Sidang" means "session," "hearing," or "meeting" (commonly in a formal or official context).
In this context, the word 'sidang' refers to a formal meeting or session held by a legal court.
Sidang pengadilan akan dimulai pukul sepuluh pagi.
The court hearing will begin at ten in the morning.
Here, 'sidang' denotes an academic session where a thesis is defended or presented.
Kami menghadiri sidang skripsi teman kami hari ini.
We attended our friend’s thesis defense today.
In this instance, 'sidang' refers to a general assembly or formal meeting for discussions.