pendek
Pendek is a native Indonesian and Malay adjective meaning short in length, height, or duration. It is used to describe objects, people, or periods of time, and can convey both physical and figurative senses. In Indonesian syntax, the adjective typically follows the noun, as in orang pendek (a short person), pohon pendek (a short tree), or kain pendek (short fabric). The term also appears in common expressions such as pendek kata, meaning in short or to summarize, and umur pendek, referring to a short lifespan.
Grammatical notes: Pendek forms related words with modest morphology. Pendekan is a noun meaning shortening or
Usage and context: Pendek is widely used across Indonesian and Malay-speaking communities to describe physical dimensions,