A time machine to the colonial and early independence eras. Archiving the evolution from Van Ophuijsen to Soewandi (Republik) orthography, and classic pre-EYD terms.
“The Van Ophuijsen spelling form of the word surat (letter), referring to a written sheet containing a message, official information, or personal correspondence sent to a specific recipient. Encompasses written documents in various forms, including “soerat kabar” as a periodical publication and official correspondence in colonial government administration.”
“To carry out an “action” or “process” that results in the formation or occurrence of something. (Modern Synonym: 'membuat')”
“The Earth and all its contents; the “life” of humans and other living beings.”
“Adjective describing the quality of being truthful, not lying, or openly stating facts as they are; frank and transparent without concealing the truth.”
“An archaic spelling of “pengajar” (teacher/educator), referring to a person whose profession is to instruct or educate others, synonymous with teacher or instructor in the colonial-era Malay orthographic system.”
“Jadoel is a term from colonial Malay referring to something outdated, obsolete, or from a bygone era that is no longer relevant.”
“A term for an indigenous woman who served as a “concubine” or unofficial wife to European men or indigenous nobility during the Dutch East Indies colonial era.”
“This word refers to any “activity” or “task” performed by someone to earn a living or as part of their responsibilities, specifically the work or profession pursued by that individual, often related to daily routines.”
“A requirement or condition that must be fulfilled; a stipulation or provision set as a prerequisite in an agreement, transaction, or arrangement.”
“The name of Indonesia's capital city during the pre-independence and early independence periods written in the Van Ophuijsen orthography. It refers to the administrative and economic hub on the island of Java now officially known as Jakarta.”
“An explanatory conjunction used to introduce or specify something previously mentioned; an archaic spelling variant of yaitu under the Van Ophuijsen orthographic system, where the phoneme /y/ was rendered as the letter 'j'. Synonymous with “yakni” in its function as a clarifying conjunction. (Modern Synonym: yaitu)”
“A word used to indicate a specific “time” or hour of the day; an archaic spelling of pukul commonly used during the Dutch colonial era in the Dutch East Indies.”
“A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides, whether in sea, lake, or river”
“Archaic spelling of menulis (to write), referring to the act of forming letters, numbers, or symbols using a writing instrument such as a pen or pencil.”
“Noun phrase. Van Ophuijsen spelling form of orang tuanya, referring to one's parents, specifically the father and mother as the individuals who gave birth to and raised a person. The element nja functions as a possessive marker meaning “his, her, or their”.”
“Itoe is an old spelling for the word 'itu', indicating something far away.”
“An informal or non-standard variant of the word “ayah”, referring to a “male parent” or “father”. Used in informal contexts or daily conversation.”
“A state of misfortune or bad luck befalling a person; an expression of calamity or ill fate used in colonial-era Malay-Indonesian, representing an archaic spelling variant of the word “celaka”.”
“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.”
“Moedah is an adjective meaning easy, not difficult, or simple in classical Malay. Often used in contexts of simplicity or ease of doing something.”
“An archaic spelling of keramaian, referring to a celebration, festivity, or lively atmosphere filled with crowds and merriment.”
“Archaic spelling of tolong, meaning to ask for or render “assistance” to another person; Commonly found in colonial-era Malay and Indonesian texts.”
“Archaic spelling of panjang (long/lengthy). In the context of news or correspondence, refers to information that is detailed or extensive in scope and elaboration.”
“Indicates a state that “exceeds” the proper limit or measure, often used as an adverb to intensify an adjective.”