tenang

Tenang is a word in Malay and Indonesian that translates to calm, tranquil, or peaceful. It is widely used to describe moods, weather, or environments free from disturbance. In everyday speech, it can express reassurance or composure, as in phrases such as tenang hati (a calm heart) or tetap tenang (remain calm).

Linguistically, tenang functions as an adjective and can appear before a noun (tenang air, tenang suasana) or as a predicate (cuaca tenang). It conveys a spectrum from gentle steadiness to complete serenity and is common in idiomatic expressions that denote emotional steadiness or stable conditions.

Toponymy and cultural usage: Tenang is used as a place name in various parts of the Malay-speaking world, including Malaysia and Indonesia, reflecting the cultural associations with serenity and order. The specifics of individual places vary by country and region. In literature, media, and everyday language, the term is frequently employed to evoke a tranquil mood or atmosphere.

See also: Calmness, Serenity, Tranquility.