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Sampoerna

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Definition & Context

Sampoerna is a colonial-era term denoting absolute perfection or completeness. Used to praise something with highest regard, expressing that something is flawless, complete, and without deficiency. This term was common in official documents and correspondence of the Dutch East Indies in the early twentieth century.

Usage Notes

Employed to praise something as perfectly complete or flawless.

Real-world Usage

Satoe boekoe jang sampoerna sekali. (Suatu buku yang sempurna sekali)

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