Some ke- + -an words have two meanings. Depending on how we use them, they may indicate one thing or the other.
| Root word | ke- -an | Adjective | Noun (Abstract) |
|---|---|---|---|
| lapar | kelaparan | struck by hunger | hunger |
| panjang | kepanjangan | too long | unabbreviated form (e.g, of a name) |
| pendek | kependekan | too short | abbreviated form |
| rendah | kerendahan | too low | lowness, humility |
| tinggi | ketinggian | too high | height |
| berat | keberatan | too heavy | objection |
| ringan | keringanan | too light | relief, remission |