A or an in Indonesian

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In English we can use a/an for all things, animals, people etc. But in Indonesian we don't use in the same way. 1. "Sebuah" is used for things or nouns. For example a book is sebuah buku. An Apple is "sebuah apel".Literally sebuah means one fruit because "buah" means fruit. 2. "Seekor" is used for animals. For example a cat is "seekor kucing". An ant is "seekor semut". Literally seekor means one tail because "ekor" means tail. 3. "Seorang" is used for a person or profession. For example a doctor is "seorang dokter". An old man is "seorang kakek tua". "Seorang" literally means one man/person because "orang" means man/person. 4. "Sepotong" is used for a piece or a part of something bigger. For example a loaf of toast is "sepotong roti". "Sepotong" literally means one cut/slice. All language is unique.