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Usages of selama
Oleh-oleh khas pulau itu dijual murah selama promosi akhir tahun.
That island’s special souvenirs are sold cheaply during the year-end promotion.
Saya membaca buku selama perjalanan.
I read a book during the trip.
Selama rapat, tolong jangan kirim draf yang belum selesai.
During the meeting, please don’t send a draft that isn’t finished.
Selama menunggu bus, kauperiksa jadwal di aplikasi.
While waiting for the bus, you check the schedule in the app.
Kami tetap fokus selama rapat.
We stay focused during the meeting.
Dia diam saja selama rapat.
He/She stays silent during the meeting.
Selama pandemi, keluarga kami belajar di rumah.
During the pandemic, our family studied at home.
Peraturan itu menjelaskan bahwa masker perlu dipakai dan ponsel perlu dimatikan selama konsultasi.
Those rules explain that masks need to be worn and phones need to be turned off during the consultation.
Saya membaca komentar di kolom chat selama webinar.
I read comments in the chat column during the webinar.
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