Bahasa Melayu
sementara
English
temporary, provisional, interim
Lasting only for a short time or until something permanent is ready.
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Mereka tinggal di rumah sementara menunggu rumah siap.
They stayed in a temporary house while waiting for the house to be ready.
Ini hanya kerja sementara.
This is only a temporary job.
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sementara
Used for something that lasts only for a short time.
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