Moeka
Definition & Context
Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
The front side, surface, or initial face of an object, specifically referring to a “page” number within the context of letters or official documents. It is the archaic spelling of muka used to denote a specific location or position in correspondence sheets.
Synonyms & Variants
folio
A technical term in printing or writing referring to a page number or sheet.
halaman
Equivalent word in the context of official documents or page numbering.
lembar
A unit of count for paper or other thin objects; can refer to a single page in a document.
muka
Used in informal contexts to refer to the front part.
wajah
A more formal synonym to refer to the front part of the human head.
muka-muka
An expression referring to hypocritical or insincere behavior.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word 'moeka' is the archaic spelling based on the Van Ophuijsen orthographic system (1901), officially used during the Dutch East Indies colonial period. In this system, the vowel sound /u/ was written as 'oe', thus the modern Indonesian 'muka' was rendered as 'moeka'. In the context of colonial-era correspondence and official documents, 'moeka soerat' referred to the page number or surface of a letter, equivalent to the modern Indonesian term 'halaman'. This usage was commonly found in newspapers, government regulations, and official Malay-Dutch correspondence from the 19th to early 20th century.
Real-world Usage
Di moeka soerat 26 dan lampiran A, atoeran itoe soedah tertoelis dengan djelas. (Di halaman surat 26 dan lampiran A, aturan itu sudah tertulis dengan jelas.)
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
Verified Evidence1
Boekoe Soerat-Soerat (TH. A. Du Mosch) Boekoe Soerat-Soerat (TH. A. Du Mosch)
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