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Sjarat

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casual
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Definition & Context

A requirement or condition that must be fulfilled; a stipulation or provision set as a prerequisite in an agreement, transaction, or arrangement.

Synonyms & Variants

ketentuan

ketentuan

Regulations or rules that have been established to be followed.

Synonym
kondisi

kondisi

A state or situation existing at a particular moment, often used in formal language.

Synonym
prasyarat

prasyarat

A condition that must be met beforehand before doing something.

Synonym
sjarat

sjarat

Old spelling for 'syarat' used during the Van Ophuijsen or Soewandi spelling systems.

Archaic
syarat

syarat

A condition or requirement that must be met; prerequisite.

Synonym

Usage Notes or Etymology

Sjarat is an informal spelling variant of 'syarat' commonly found in colonial-era documents and newspapers from the early 20th century. This form reflects Dutch transliteration practices of Malay language during the colonial period, particularly in non-formal written contexts.

Real-world Usage

Sjarat pertama jang diminta ialah pembajaran dimuka. (Syarat pertama yang diminta ialah pembayaran di muka.)

English Translation
The first condition demanded was an advance payment.

Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.

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