pendek
English meaning: Short
Definition
Of little height or length.
Example
“Dia tulis mesej pendek.”
In English: “He wrote a short message.”
Another example: “Dia memakai seluar pendek hari ini.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral; means short in height/length and is also used for short durations or texts. 'Cerita pendek' = short story; opposite of both 'tinggi' and 'panjang' depending on context.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Pendek' derives from Proto-Malay language, where it denotes shortness. It serves as a fundamental descriptive adjective in Malay culture.
Common Collocations
- cerita pendek
- jangka pendek
- rambut pendek
- akal pendek
- pendek kata
Word Forms
comparative: lebih pendek; superlative: terpendek; noun: kependekan (abbreviation/shortness)
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Literary Heritage
“Melayu itu orang yang bijaksana, naluri budi dan bahasa”
“The Malay is a person of wisdom — guided by virtue and language.”
“Bahasa jiwa bangsa”
“Language is the soul of the nation.”
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- Austronesian
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