Category: Travel & PlacesPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
desa
/desa/Roman
English meaning: Village
Definition
A small settlement in the countryside.
Example
“Kakek dan nenek tinggal di desa.”
In English: “Grandpa and grandma live in a village.”
Another example: “Nenek saya masih tinggal di desa.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Everyday word for a village or rural settlement; carries connotations of community and tradition. Appears in 'kepala desa' (village head).
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The term 'desa' is of Javanese origin, meaning a rural settlement or community. It has historically been used to represent traditional village structures in Indonesian society.
Common Collocations
- kepala desa
- anak desa
- desa terpencil
- kembali ke desa
- kehidupan desa
Word Forms
plural via reduplication: desa-desa
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“Aku ini binatang jalang dari kumpulannya terbuang”
“I am a wild animal, cast out from its herd.”
“Menulis adalah bekerja untuk keabadian”
“Writing is working for eternity.”
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