This is the 830th most frequent Malay word.
sedangkan
"Sedangkan" means "whereas" or "while" in English.
The word 'sedangkan' is used here to indicate simultaneous actions occurring between two subjects.
Saya membaca buku sedangkan adik saya menonton televisyen.
I am reading a book while my younger sibling is watching television.
In this context, 'sedangkan' is used to introduce a contrasting clause highlighting an unexpected situation.
Sedangkan dia sudah diberi peluang, dia masih tidak berubah.
Even though he has already been given a chance, he still hasn't changed.
Here, 'sedangkan' signifies a comparison between two different actions or situations.