This is the 61st most frequent Indonesian word.
tetap
"Still," "remain," or "constant."
In this sentence, 'tetap' is used to indicate persistence or continuation of an action despite a challenging condition.
Walaupun hujan deras, mereka tetap pergi ke sekolah.
Even though it was raining heavily, they still went to school.
In this context, 'tetap' serves as an imperative urging someone to maintain a certain state, in this case, calmness.
Tetaplah tenang saat menghadapi situasi sulit.
Stay calm when facing difficult situations.
Here, 'tetap' emphasizes commitment or determination to proceed with an action regardless of circumstances.