common noun
US /ˈkɑː.mən naʊn/
UK /ˈkɑː.mən naʊn/
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kata nama am
a noun referring to a class of people, places, or things, rather than to a specific individual (e.g., 'dog', 'city', 'happiness')
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In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly,' 'dog' is a common noun.
Dalam ayat 'Anjing itu menyalak kuat,' 'anjing' adalah kata nama am.
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Unlike proper nouns, common nouns are not capitalized unless they begin a sentence.
Tidak seperti kata nama khas, kata nama am tidak ditulis dengan huruf besar melainkan ia memulakan ayat.