Bahasa jawi
from arab
Verified
Standard
noun
sastra
Proper Name
From arab
Definition
Old Malay language written in Arabic script
Etymology
A combination of 'bahasa' (language) and 'Jawi', derived from the Arabic 'Jawah' used to refer to the Malay Archipelago. The term refers to the use of the Arabic script to write the Malay language, which flourished with the spread of Islam.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name