Cabaran

Cabaran is a noun in Malay and Indonesian that denotes a difficulty, obstacle, or trial. It is commonly used to refer to something that tests a person’s abilities or resources, such as personal challenges (cabaran hidup), tasks in a project, or competitive difficulties.

Etymology: The word cabaran is native to Malay and Indonesian. It is generally linked to the verb cabar, meaning to dare or to challenge, with the suffix -an forming a noun denoting the act or result of challenging. The sense overlaps with the English word challenge.

Usage: The term is used across formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include menghadapi cabaran (to face challenges), mengatasi cabaran (to overcome challenges), and cabaran teknikal (technical challenges).

Translations and cognates: In Indonesian, the standard translation for “challenge” is tantangan; cabaran is also used and understood in many contexts. In Malay, cabaran is the everyday term for both personal and organizational challenges.

References: Dictionaries such as Kamus Dewan (Malay) and Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian) document cabaran as meaning ujian, halangan, or tantangan, reflecting its usage as a general term for tests or difficult situations.