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<v Speaker 3>In this episode, we'll explore how one young woman's courageous

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<v Speaker 3>announcement amidst a cherished family celebration uncovers the profound connection

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<v Speaker 3>between pursuing personal dreams and embracing family love.

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<v Speaker 1>Brahmanan Burdi, Maga di bou Jantera, bratusan don gogurdarasan Aroma, dupa, Ramai,

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<v Speaker 1>mamadati aria, chandiurya can hurry, raya galuman anga basic, basic,

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<v Speaker 1>don sakrau, the Maman dance ki ling malikacha di sampinya

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<v Speaker 1>rama kaka, then Sari, Supupunya, saling, Burtuka, sumanga, the m

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<v Speaker 1>Rasa gentunatbiya Sanya, harry in ad Lahiya yak jak lama

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<v Speaker 1>in Munagri, manager Impiana Manjeddi, Archaeolo, salama in de wim

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<v Speaker 1>Rasa Harapan, Kluarga yah Ma, Gentai, RecA, Tapia, jug Inian

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<v Speaker 1>be base manentukan, Jean Hidya, Purgulatan batin Inisa, harry Rayah

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<v Speaker 1>Galu and Saharusiam Geddiwatu baia ut maurya kan kamenang and

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<v Speaker 1>derma na mun Devi, Tau, frenchanya Bisasa, German gang harmonisan

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<v Speaker 1>inni Angotta kuga sali rangkul did Panchandi mo homburka than

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<v Speaker 1>bim Bingan Dewar senyum must kipun haatya massi di landakabimbangang

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<v Speaker 1>Dewi kamuk Napa tanya Sarizambada, Dewi did apa Appa, sarry Hanya,

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<v Speaker 1>mamikirk banahau sau Devi saba meung in kan senyumtka moment

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<v Speaker 1>photo Katiba Dewi Bradiana, the Dana burghtar tatapi ada, mangalir

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<v Speaker 1>de lambi rinaan ia manerk NAPAs de la de lam

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<v Speaker 1>laubatlantang akut britta, hukan pad kali and Suma sua matatat

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<v Speaker 1>jupadanya the land jud kan aku in negri aku in

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<v Speaker 1>r kolo in adela in pianku her name rabat sakitar

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<v Speaker 1>chand de wi the pad had Glinda and then Juan

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<v Speaker 1>d u Ja Kanya namun i jam rasa and karna

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<v Speaker 1>Ahmutakanna Nanaya Rama Mahela, NAPAs den Brigata de wi it

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<v Speaker 1>Lanka basal kau ya kin dew manggu in bernar nar

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<v Speaker 1>kuin in khan akuharab kaalian Bisa, Mangarti den mandukung kuasaad

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<v Speaker 1>suara ibn Na muntagas kami Hanya Indian kau Bahagia Dewi

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<v Speaker 1>kami Akanbla, German Rima, Kaputu Samu maskipon addes diragan de

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<v Speaker 1>Lasuaranya Devi ta chinta itutulus klar Galaiya Mulai, Mangarti, Bicharasatu,

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<v Speaker 1>prasatrid Kunan maskipon Adaya Masi hawatir prasa and chintap lahmuhi

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<v Speaker 1>Udera Mahia sis Luru momentbu har itu the the pan

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<v Speaker 1>Prayamaga de wimen mukan kabebasa then Kubranian Yamadribahinta kuga adela

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<v Speaker 1>hal yam pallibrahargau in Manrima now munm reka yau Ya

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<v Speaker 1>mananta Diagri.

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<v Speaker 3>Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you

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<v Speaker 3>may have missed.

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<v Speaker 1>Pra Manandi Maga di bolan it biru Yangchira.

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<v Speaker 3>Prambannon stood majestically under the clear blue sky.

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<v Speaker 1>Ratu san don gur Deripohon Pohonnmitana dian carpeta Amasan.

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<v Speaker 3>Hundreds of leaves fell from the trees, covering the ground

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<v Speaker 3>with a golden carpet.

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<v Speaker 1>Uda Aroma dupa.

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<v Speaker 3>The air was filled with the scent of incenseur Ramai

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<v Speaker 3>Mama Dati area Chandi Untu Mauryakan hurry Raya Gaalungan visit

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<v Speaker 3>crowded the temple area to celebrate Hari Rayagalangan.

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<v Speaker 1>Anyim lamummoa bisik do ay sakrau.

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<v Speaker 3>A gentle breeze carried the whispers of prayers that sounded sacred.

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<v Speaker 1>Deuimumanding Mali.

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<v Speaker 3>Sukachita Derwi looked around seeing her family gathered in joy.

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<v Speaker 1>Di Sthigna Ramakatnya, then Sari Supupunya saliing Burtukara Sumanga.

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<v Speaker 3>Beside her, Rama, her brother and Sary her cousin exchanged

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<v Speaker 3>stories enthusiastically.

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<v Speaker 1>Deuimrasapat dei bia Sagne.

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<v Speaker 3>Dewi felt her heart beating faster than usual.

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<v Speaker 1>Hari ini a dee lahiya ya siaki Lama.

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<v Speaker 3>Today was the day she had been preparing for a

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<v Speaker 3>long time.

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<v Speaker 1>Ya Iniin Munka Untu pinakur Nagri munger Impiaanya Mundi Archiolo.

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<v Speaker 3>She wanted to reveal her plan to move abroad to

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<v Speaker 3>pursue her dream of becoming an archaeologist.

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<v Speaker 1>Selama Ini de umrasag Ole Harapankura.

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<v Speaker 3>All this time, Dewi felt constrained by her family's expectations.

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<v Speaker 1>Ya Manjintai, ma Reka, tatapi Ya juga iniin bebas Manentuka

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<v Speaker 1>and jellan hid.

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<v Speaker 3>She loved them, but she also wanted to be free

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<v Speaker 3>to choose her own.

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<v Speaker 1>Path Parguatan batin Ini Mumba Rasa.

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<v Speaker 3>This internal struggle made her anxious.

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<v Speaker 1>Hari Rayaga Lunan Saharusia, Meneti, Watu Bagikurga Untu ma ya

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<v Speaker 1>kan Kumanang and Derma.

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<v Speaker 3>Hari Rayagalangan should be a time for families to celebrate

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<v Speaker 3>the victory of dharma.

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<v Speaker 1>Now mun Deli Taounchiananya Bisa Saidya Mungang wuk Harmonis san Ineni.

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<v Speaker 3>However, Dewi knew her plan could disturb this harmony.

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<v Speaker 1>Angutakurga Sali marangul de panchandi O mohn Burka den bim Bingang.

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<v Speaker 3>Family members embraced each other in front of the temple,

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<v Speaker 3>seeking blessings and guidance.

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<v Speaker 1>Dewi tar segnum musquipun hartenya masi di lande Kubbangang.

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<v Speaker 3>Dewi smiled, even though her heart was still filled with doubt.

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<v Speaker 1>Dewi camu kunapa tangye sari sambi manatada Dewi.

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<v Speaker 3>Dewi, what's wrong, sorry, asked looking gently at Deui.

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<v Speaker 1>The appa apa sari hanya momikir haw sahu de sambla

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<v Speaker 1>manung in can senyung.

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<v Speaker 3>Nothing sorry, just thinking about many things, Deui replied, trying

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<v Speaker 3>to keep her smile.

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<v Speaker 1>Katika momen photoba Dewi.

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<v Speaker 3>When the time for the family photo arrived, Dewi stood in.

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<v Speaker 1>The centertar tai mangalir de la Narang.

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<v Speaker 3>Her chest quivered, but there was a strength flowing within

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<v Speaker 3>her to speak the truth.

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<v Speaker 1>Ya manarik na pas de lam de la la lan

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<v Speaker 1>tang atak padakli and Sumoa.

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<v Speaker 3>She took deep breath, then said loudly, I have something

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<v Speaker 3>to tell you all.

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<v Speaker 1>Sma mata tartujupadan.

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<v Speaker 3>All eyes were on her.

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<v Speaker 1>Deuim lanjut kan aku in pinda Klurnagri.

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<v Speaker 3>Dewi continued, I want to move abroad, aku.

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<v Speaker 1>Inin Mundi archaolo.

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<v Speaker 3>I want to become an archaeologist.

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<v Speaker 1>Ini a dela in piankup.

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<v Speaker 3>This is my dream.

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<v Speaker 1>Her name marabat Didi.

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<v Speaker 3>Silence spread around the temple.

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<v Speaker 1>Dewida malihatseglina and then tan diuaja kurgany dere.

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<v Speaker 3>We could see a bit of disbelief and surprise on

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<v Speaker 3>her family's faces now moun iye.

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<v Speaker 1>Jug rasak and karna ahiya mutakanya.

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<v Speaker 3>However, she also felt relief for finally expressing her plan.

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<v Speaker 1>Rama Mahela NAPAs den Burkata Dewi itu aka di lanka Bissa.

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<v Speaker 3>Rama sighed and said, Dewi, that will be a big step.

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<v Speaker 1>Kao ya kin.

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<v Speaker 3>Are you sure? Dewi maungangu Dewi nodded ini.

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<v Speaker 1>And bunar bunar kuingin.

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<v Speaker 3>Kan this is what I really want.

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<v Speaker 1>A ku haab kaalien bisa Manharti den maundu kum.

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<v Speaker 3>Ku I hope you guys can understand and support me.

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<v Speaker 1>Satlasaat suara ibn la na munta gas.

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<v Speaker 3>After a moment, her mother's voice was soft yet firm.

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<v Speaker 1>Kami haanya inyin kau Bahagia.

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<v Speaker 3>Dewi We just want you to be happy.

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<v Speaker 1>Dewi camei a can bla dear manrima kuputu san mu.

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<v Speaker 3>We will learn to accept your decision.

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<v Speaker 1>Mustquipuon ads dira de la masuaraya dew Itau chinta itutulus.

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<v Speaker 3>Although there was some doubt in her voice, Dewi knew

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<v Speaker 3>the love was sincere.

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<v Speaker 1>Clurgallai nya, Mulai, Mangarthi, mitya Rasatu, prasatu untumridu kungan.

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<v Speaker 3>The rest of the family began to understand, speaking one

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<v Speaker 3>by one to offer support.

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<v Speaker 1>Musquipu adeya masihawatir prasa a jintapra Lahan mamunuhi udra mahia

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<v Speaker 1>Sisuluru moment trasbu.

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<v Speaker 3>Even though some were still worried, the feeling of love

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<v Speaker 3>gradually filled the air, decorating the entire moment.

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<v Speaker 1>Hari Itu di de panpra Mananya maga deui manumukan kubeba

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<v Speaker 1>san den Kubranian.

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<v Speaker 3>That day, in front of the majestic Prambannon, Dewi found

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<v Speaker 3>freedom and courage.

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<v Speaker 1>Ya mana dei bahachinta kuurga a dee la hal yam

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<v Speaker 1>palling Burharga.

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<v Speaker 3>She realized that family love is the most precious thing.

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<v Speaker 1>Mukinbutu huatu bagisuya untusapa manerima.

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<v Speaker 3>It might take time for everyone to fully accept it now.

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<v Speaker 1>Mun dinan kie k nan quot den bukunan derrim RecA

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<v Speaker 1>ya siap muhadapi, putulaan baru ya munantinya de lluur negrie.

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<v Speaker 3>But with strong conviction and support from them, she was

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<v Speaker 3>ready to face the new adventures that awaited her abroad.

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<v Speaker 3>Today's vocabulary words are coming up right after this commercial break.

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<v Speaker 3>Here are today's vocabulary words, first in Indonesian, then in English.

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<v Speaker 5>Mega maga, maga, majestic, dupa, dupa, dupa, incense, ramai, ramai, rami.

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<v Speaker 3>Crowded, b s b c B, sik b s b,

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<v Speaker 3>sik bc, whispers.

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<v Speaker 1>Sakral, sakral, sakral, sacred, tarka, kang tarka, kang tarka, kang constrained, batin, batin, batin,

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<v Speaker 1>internal pargula, tan pergula, tan pergula, tan, struggle, cahrmony, san caharmony,

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<v Speaker 1>san kahrmoni, san harmony, marankol, marankol, marangkul embraced bin bing Aan,

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<v Speaker 1>bing Bingan, bing bing An guidance, burghatal burghitar, burghatar quivered,

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<v Speaker 1>muhun cap Khan, muhun cap Khan, mumun cap Khan, reveal,

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<v Speaker 1>Kati dakchaya an, kati dachaya an, kati dak prachaya an, disbelief,

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<v Speaker 1>kalagah an kagaan, kalaga an relief, mungi jar, mungai jar,

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<v Speaker 1>mungai Jia pursue archaeolog, archaeolog, archaeolog archaeologist, kayaki nan, kayaki nan,

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<v Speaker 1>kayak nan, conviction, Luarnagrie, larnagrie, luarnagri, abroad, kamananghan kamananghan Kammananghan victory, bertukar, Bertucar,

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<v Speaker 1>Bertuka exchange, carpet carpet, carpet carpet, berkunpool, berkunpool berkumpool, gathered,

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<v Speaker 1>priniata an, parnyata ann pargnata an declaration, Kabranian, Kabranian, Cabranian courage, Rassa, rassa, rassa,

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<v Speaker 1>anxious Caraguan, Caraguan, Kraguan, trepidation, Pollucan Pollucan, Pollucan, Embrace the gas,

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<v Speaker 1>the gas, the gas, firm moment, Muhman Muhmann moment.

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