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Argue

/en/
Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (EN).
English•1 meaning found
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casual
Tone: casual. Indicates the emotional nuance or social context of the word.
Jaksel Slang
Topic: Jaksel Slang. The category or sphere of life where this word is used.
jakarta
Region: jakarta. Specifies the geographical origin or local dialect area.
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Definition & Context

'Argue' in the Jaksel context refers to a debate or argument, often used in professional settings.

Synonyms & Variants

adu argumen

adu argumen

To engage in a contest of opinions or reasons in a debate.

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berargumen

berargumen

To present reasons or evidence to support a view or oppose another view.

Synonym
berdebat

berdebat

To exchange thoughts or opinions with strong reasons, often to defend one's own views.

Synonym
diskusi

diskusi

An exchange of thoughts or opinions on a problem to find a solution or agreement.

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Usage Notes or Etymology

The word 'argue' is adapted from English and used in daily conversations among young professionals in South Jakarta.

Real-world Usage

Lagi argue sama tim soal deadline project, pusing banget.

English Translation
Currently arguing with the team about the project deadline, super stressful.

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