sastera
English meaning: Literature
Malay Definition
(Bahasa Melayu)Hasil-hasil penulisan yang mempunyai nilai seni termasuk puisi, novel, dan drama. Sastera Melayu mempunyai tradisi yang kaya.
English Definition
Written works of artistic value including poetry, novels, and drama. Malay literature has a rich tradition dating back to the Malacca Sultanate, including the Hikayat (epic prose narratives) and Syair (verse poetry). Modern Malaysian literature features works in Malay, Chinese, and English. National laureates (Sasterawan Negara) are honored for lifetime contributions to Malay letters.
Example
“Sastera Melayu klasik seperti Hikayat Hang Tuah mencerminkan nilai-nilai kepahlawanan Melayu.”
In English: “Classical Malay literature like Hikayat Hang Tuah reflects Malay heroic values.”
Synonyms
- kesusasteraan
- persuratan
Literary Heritage
“Sastera ialah nafas bangsa yang hidup sepanjang zaman.”
“Literature is the breath of a nation that lives through all ages.”
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Language information
- Language
- Bahasa Melayu
- Malay
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Austronesian
- Speakers
- 80M