sementara

sementara

"While" or "temporary."

In this sentence, 'sementara' means 'while,' indicating that two actions are happening at the same time.

Saya membaca buku sementara menunggu bas tiba.

I read a book while waiting for the bus to arrive.

Here, 'sementara' establishes a contrast between two states or situations.

Sementara harga barang mahal, gaji pekerja tidak meningkat.

While the prices of goods are high, the wages of workers have not increased.

In this context, 'sementara' conveys the idea of something temporary or not permanent.

Dia hanya tinggal di sana sementara sahaja.

He only stayed there for a temporary time.