panjang

Panjang is a word in Indonesian and Malay meaning long or the measurement of something from end to end. As a noun, it denotes the length of an object; as an adjective, it describes a long dimension. In everyday language, phrases like panjang meja or panjang jalan are common.

Etymology: The term is native to Malay and Indonesian, related across the Malayic languages, and used to describe extension in space or time.

Measurement and units: Length is the SI base quantity, with meter (m) as the unit. Common units include centimeter (cm) and kilometer (km). Tools for measuring length include rulers, tape measures, and laser rangefinders. In everyday speech, one might say panjangnya satu meter or dua puluh sentimeter.

Traditional units: Historically, local Indonesian and Malay communities used units such as jengkal (finger-breadth), depa (arm span), and hasta (forearm). Values varied by region; these units were largely replaced by the metric system in modern times.

In geometry and math: Length is the distance along a line between two points (the length of a line segment) or the length of a curve (arc length). It is a fundamental concept for describing perimeters, areas in relation to dimensions, and spatial relationships.

Cultural usage: The word appears in idioms and expressions, such as panjang umur (long life) and panjang lebar (the full extent or detail of something), reflecting its role in both everyday speech and descriptive phrases.