Tanda mati

from indonesia

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noun
agama
Abstract Concept
From indonesia

Definition

A diacritical mark in Arabic script (sukun or jazam) indicating that a letter is not pronounced due to absence of a vowel.

Etymology

Compound of 'tanda' (sign) and 'mati' (dead); concept adopted from Arabic 'jazam'.

Semantic Category

Abstract Concept