tanpa
Indonesian
Etymology
From Malay tanpa, from Classical Malay tanpa, from Javanese tanpa (ꦠꦤ꧀ꦥ, “without”), from Old Javanese tan apa (“not matter”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈtanpa/
Malay
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -a
- Rhymes: -pa
Usage notes
"Tanpa" is part of a word (like "non-" or "un-"), whereas "tidak ada" is used as a response.
For example, "tidak ada orang" (there are no people), and "tanpa orang" (lacking any people).
Further reading
- “tanpa” in Pusat Rujukan Persuratan Melayu | Malay Literary Reference Centre, Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2017.
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