tua
English meaning: Old (age)
Definition
Advanced in age; orang tua means parents.
Example
“Kakek saya sudah tua tapi sehat.”
In English: “My grandfather is old but healthy.”
Another example: “Dia merawat kedua orang tuanya dengan penuh kasih.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Everyday adjective meaning old (in age) for people, animals, and things; 'orang tua' means parents/the elderly. Distinct from 'lama'. Neutral register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Tua' is derived from the similar term in Malay and Indonesian, which also means 'old' in terms of age. It has maintained its definition consistently.
Common Collocations
- orang tua
- sudah tua
- umur tua
- tua muda
- pohon tua
Word Forms
comparative: lebih tua; superlative: paling tua / tertua; verb: menua (to age)
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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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- Austronesian
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