penting
English meaning: Important
Definition
Having great value or significance.
Example
“Besok saya ada rapat penting.”
In English: “I have an important meeting tomorrow.”
Another example: “Ada rapat penting yang tidak boleh kamu lewatkan.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Common adjective meaning important, used across all registers for matters, decisions, people, and documents. Frequently appears in the connector 'yang penting' (the important thing is / as long as).
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Penting' derives from the Malay word 'penting', which means 'important' or 'vital'. This term has long been utilized in contexts that emphasize significance or necessity.
Common Collocations
- sangat penting
- orang penting
- hal penting
- yang penting
- dokumen penting
Word Forms
penting; comparative: lebih penting; superlative: paling penting / terpenting; noun: kepentingan (interest/importance)
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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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Language information
- Language
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Indonesian
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Austronesian
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