Menoelis
Definition & Context
Verb
A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence.
Archaic spelling of menulis (to write), referring to the act of forming letters, numbers, or symbols using a writing instrument such as a pen or pencil.
Synonyms & Variants
mencatat
A register variant used to write down information briefly for documentation or reminder purposes.
mengarang
A register variant focused on composing creative writing, ideas, or literary works.
menyalin
To copy or reproduce text, images, or data from one source to another.
menyurat
An archaic or old literary form referring to the act of writing or sending written messages.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word “menoelis” is the Van Ophuijsen orthographic form of the modern Indonesian word menulis (to write). The Van Ophuijsen spelling system, introduced by Dutch linguist Charles van Ophuijsen in 1901, systematically replaced the vowel sound /u/ with the digraph oe, following Dutch orthographic conventions. This spelling was officially used in colonial-era newspapers, government documents, and Malay literary works until it was replaced by the Republican Spelling System (Ejaan Republik) in 1947. The root word tulis originates from Classical Malay and has cognates across many Nusantara languages.
Real-world Usage
Saja toeloeng angkat perkaranja akan menoelis soerat itoe. (Saya tolong angkat perkaranya untuk menulis surat itu.)
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
Verified Evidence1
Boekoe Soerat-Soerat (TH. A. Du Mosch) - Halaman 30 Boekoe Soerat-Soerat (TH. A. Du Mosch) - Halaman 30
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